Conveyancing Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conveyancing firm in Lichfield is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to provide essential support in a busy, client-focused environment. The role involves handling administrative tasks, preparing sales contracts, and ensuring smooth transactions for residential properties. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, thriving in a collaborative team setting. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and generous holiday package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday package, including birthday leave

Pension scheme

Health insurance coverage after three months

Death-in-service benefit

Annual social events

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a conveyancing legal secretary or assistant.
• Confident, organised, and able to work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and verifying identification.
• Preparing and issuing sales contracts.
• Requesting mortgage redemption figures and advance funds.
• Translating dictation and drafting documents.
• Responding to enquiries related to properties.
• Drafting sales completion statements.
• Updating clients and internal teams on case progress.
• Setting up and coordinating completions.
• Completing post-completion administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent keyboarding and word-processing skills

Experience with dictation and document drafting

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Confidentiality

Resilience and organization

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing – Lichfield

A well-established residential conveyancing team in Lichfield is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its fast-paced, client-focused department. This role is ideal for someone with a background in property law support who thrives in a professional, collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant will provide essential support to conveyancers, handling a wide range of administrative and case-related tasks. This position is critical in ensuring smooth transactions for both sales and purchases of residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and verifying identification, source of funds and gift deposits
• Preparing and issuing sales contracts
• Requesting mortgage redemption figures and advance funds
• Translating dictation and drafting documents such as Transfer Deeds
• Responding to enquiries related to Freehold and Leasehold properties
• Drafting sales completion statements and arranging searches
• Updating clients, agents and internal teams on case progress
• Setting up and coordinating completions
• Completing post-completion administrative tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will be confident, organised and able to work accurately under pressure.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a conveyancing legal secretary or assistant
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with dictation and document drafting
• Excellent keyboarding and word-processing skills
• Professional, friendly and able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy office environment
• Resilient, calm under pressure and highly organised

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, growing conveyancing team with a strong reputation for client service. The role offers excellent development opportunities in a supportive and professional workplace, where employees are recognised and rewarded for their contributions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday package, including birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance coverage after three months
• Death-in-service benefit
• Annual social events
• Clear career progression pathway

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant role should submit a current CV online or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for confidential consideration.