Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Oculus Legal Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for training and career progression

Job summary

A law firm in Newbury is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Property team. This role is ideal for individuals with previous conveyancing experience or strong administrative skills looking to develop a career in property law. Responsibilities include assisting fee earners, managing legal documents, and liaising with clients. The position offers a competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Professional, approachable and client‑focused.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Preparing and managing legal documentation, including contracts and completion statements.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Handling searches, Land Registry applications and post‑completion matters.
• Managing correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Assisting with billing, time recording and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Strong administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Base pay range

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy and friendly Residential Property team in Newbury. This role is ideal for someone with previous conveyancing experience or strong administrative skills who is keen to develop their career within property law.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Preparing and managing legal documentation, including contracts and completion statements
• Opening, maintaining and closing files in accordance with firm procedures
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
• Handling searches, Land Registry applications and post‑completion matters
• Managing correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries
• Assisting with billing, time recording and general administrative tasks

About You

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role preferred
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Professional, approachable and client‑focused
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and career progression

Seniority level

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function

Job function: Legal

Industries

Industries: Legal Services