Conveyancing Assistant Leading North West Law Firm

QED Legal; Congleton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Professional development

Progression opportunities

Social events

37 days' annual leave

Job summary

QED Legal in Congleton seeks a Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy residential property team. You will handle day-to-day tasks across sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new builds, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion.

Ideally you have experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary within a property team, are highly organised and proactive, and enjoy working in a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary within a property team.
• Highly organised, proactive and client-focused.
• Ability to manage documents and communicate with clients and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to fee earners across residential conveyancing transactions.
• Assist with preparing documents and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Update case management systems and track progress from instruction to completion.
• Support with sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new builds.

Skills

Conveyancing

Organised

Client liaison

Proactive

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant - Leading North West Law Firm | Excellent Training & Progression | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen in Congleton for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a highly regarded firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional client service and high-quality conveyancing work. The firm is well known for its friendly, approachable culture, modern working environment, and commitment to career development.

Working as part of a busy residential property team, you'll provide day-to-day support to fee earners across all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new builds. You'll assist with preparing documents, liaising with clients and third parties, updating case management systems, and ensuring transactions progress smoothly from instruction to completion.

This role would suit someone with experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary within a property team, who is highly organised, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a supportive, client-focused team.

The firm offers a competitive salary of around £28,000, flexible hybrid working, and a genuinely positive working environment. Staff are valued and supported, with access to structured training, clear progression routes, and regular social events that reflect the firm's friendly culture.

Benefits include:

• 37 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Genuine prospects for long-term progression