Conveyancing Assistant - Prestwich

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £28,000 (DOE)

Full-time, permanent

Established residential property team

Supportive and collaborative working

Exposure to varied caseload

Career development opportunities

Additional benefits package

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join the Prestwich team. You will support the residential conveyancing process, progressing from instruction to completion and post‑completion, and assist with searches, contracts and client communications to keep cases moving smoothly.

This full‑time, permanent role offers a salary up to £28,000 DOE and the chance to develop within an established Greater Manchester property department, with exposure to a varied

Qualifications

• Experience as residential conveyancing assistant or paralegal.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems and MS Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential property sales and purchases.
• Support freehold and leasehold conveyancing transactions.
• Assist with remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Open files, prepare client care documentation and initial admin tasks.
• Prepare contract packs and transfer deeds; obtain property searches.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors to progress files.
• Monitor dates, chase documentation and support exchange/completion.
• Assist with post-completion work and Land Registry filings.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive chasing of information

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant – Prestwich

Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established law firm in Prestwich. This is an ideal opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Paralegal looking to develop their career within a supportive team, working alongside experienced property fee earners and assisting with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions.

The firm has an established presence across Greater Manchester and provides a range of legal services to individuals and businesses. Its residential property team advises clients throughout the buying and selling process, with a strong emphasis on clear communication, efficient transaction management and excellent client care.

This position would suit someone who already has experience in residential conveyancing and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within an established property department.

The Role You will provide essential support to the residential conveyancing team, assisting with the progression of property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with residential property sales and purchases.
• Supporting freehold and leasehold conveyancing transactions.
• Assisting with remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Opening files, preparing client care documentation and completing initial administrative tasks.
• Preparing contract packs, transfer deeds and other conveyancing documentation.
• Obtaining property searches and assisting with pre-contract enquiries.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors to keep transactions progressing.
• Monitoring key dates, maintaining accurate case records and chasing outstanding documentation.
• Assisting with exchange and completion arrangements.
• Supporting post-completion work, including Land Registry applications and related documentation.
• Providing regular updates to clients and helping to ensure a smooth and efficient transaction process.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the department, helping fee earners manage their workloads and ensuring clients receive a professional and responsive service throughout their property transactions.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing assistant, conveyancing paralegal or similar legal support role.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Experience supporting property sales, purchases and remortgages.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach to chasing outstanding information and progressing transactions.
• A professional, approachable manner with a strong commitment to client care.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a busy team.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £28,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join an established residential property team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Opportunities to develop your conveyancing knowledge and progress your career.
• Additional benefits package.