Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Red Recruitment; Totnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support a prestigious law firm in Totnes. Responsibilities include client liaison, managing documentation, and handling registrations. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in conveyancing and strong organisational skills. A market-rate salary and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or residential property department is preferred.
• Excellent accuracy in documentation and managing case files.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deal with new client instructions.
• Liaise with clients by phone and email.
• Prepare completion statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with Leap

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Red Recruitment is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our client, an award‑winning multi‑disciplinary law firm, to support their growing team of Solicitors.

Benefits & Package for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant

• Salary: Competitive, market‑rate salary
• Hours: Monday - Friday, Office Hours
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Totnes
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm's conveyancing offering
• A supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work/life balance

Key Responsibilities of a Conveyancing Legal Assistant

• Deal with new client instructions
• Deal with estimates, client care, source of funds and onboarding
• Issue a Contract Pack
• Liaise with clients by phone and email
• Deal with post‑exchange and post‑completion work
• Prepare completion statements
• Deal with completions and obtaining mortgage funds and sending funds
• Deal with registrations, SDLT returns

Key Skills & Experience of a Conveyancing Legal Assistant

• Previous experience working in a conveyancing or residential property department within a law firm is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documentation and managing case files
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards of client care
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, positive, and client‑focused approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Have experience in using Leap

If you are interested in this position as a Legal Assistant and have the relevant skills and experience required, please apply now!

Red Recruitment (Agency)