Conveyancing Legal Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Pertemps Gloucester; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Staff benefits

Generous holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester seeks a Legal Assistant for their Devon-based property team. The role handles conveyancing files from instruction to completion, including opening files, drafting client care docs, compliance checks, and liaising with clients, agents and lenders.

A supportive, collaborative environment offers a clear path for development. The position pays £28,000 per year (DOE) with benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, or similar role
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Positive and team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Opening and administering new client files
• Preparing client care documentation and onboarding paperwork
• Completing compliance and due diligence checks
• Issuing contract documentation and requesting searches
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Supporting matters through exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Arranging and transferring completion funds
• Managing post-completion processes and registrations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Pertemps Gloucester seeks a Legal Assistant for their Devon-based property team. The role handles conveyancing files from instruction to completion, including opening files, drafting client care docs, compliance checks, and liaising with clients, agents and lenders.

A supportive, collaborative environment offers a clear path for development. The position pays £28,000 per year (DOE) with benefits and ongoing training.