Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Confidential; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly environment

Work life balance

28 days holiday and bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Confidential in Malmesbury is seeking a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support residential conveyancing work on a full-time basis. The role is based in Malmesbury with typical 9:00 am to 5:00 pm hours and involves handling client communications and preparing standard legal documents.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, leases and related paperwork, updating case files, and coordinating with accounts for transfers.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing.
• Able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively independently or in a team.
• Accurate typing and efficient file handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of contracts, leases and property documents using Case Management and digital systems.
• Draft routine correspondence and standard legal documents.
• Update and maintain case files accurately.
• Coordinate with Accounts for money transfers and risk/compliance paperwork.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors.
• Ensure timely communication at all stages of conveyancing.
• Handle calls, client visits, appointments and queries.

Skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Client communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Case Management systems

Digital portals

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Malmesbury

Full Time - Permanent

9.00am - 5.00pm

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our client based in Malmesbury.

The role:

• The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of residential conveyancing, be confident communicating with clients and colleagues and work effectively on your own or as part of a team.
• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other property related documentation using Case Management and a variety of digital systems and web based portals.
• Drafting routine correspondence, preparing standard legal documents and updating case files accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with Accounts to arrange money transfers, preparing risk and compliance documentation and coordinating with colleagues to ensure all required checks and processes are completed.
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other Solicitors.
• Ensuring clear and timely communication at every stage of the conveyancing process.
• Making and receiving telephone calls, dealing with clients in person and on the phone, making appointments, assisting with queries.
• Accurate typing, preparing and amending draft documents, opening files, sending initial letters and providing clients with quotes.
• Preparing completed files for storage, general filing, photocopying and other duties as required. With support, intended to take ownership of progressing files in the fee earner's absence.
• Carrying out all other general clerical duties and providing reception cover as needed during holidays and sickness.

Benefits:

• Family friendly firm with real work life balance
• Supportive team and approachable leadership
• A full time role with 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay