Conveyencing Assistant

Gerrard White; Bosham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Residential Property

Training programs

Career progression

Office-based role in Chichester

Job summary

Gerrard White is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a specialist property law firm with an outstanding reputation across Sussex. You will work one-to-one with a Residential Property Partner, gaining hands-on exposure to a varied conveyancing caseload and receiving mentoring and training to build a long-term career in residential conveyancing.

The firm welcomes candidates with some conveyancing experience or bright graduates with a genuine interest in property law.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing support or a genuine interest in property law.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
• Opening new files and completing AML and compliance checks.
• Preparing client care documentation, contracts and legal correspondence.
• Ordering searches and assisting with Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors to progress transactions.
• Updating the case management system and maintaining accurate file records.
• Managing diaries, appointments and key transaction deadlines.
• Providing general administrative support throughout the conveyancing process.

Skills

Conveyancing support

Graduate with interest in property law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate with interest in property law

Job description

Legal Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist property law firm with an outstanding reputation across Sussex.

Working on a one-to-one basis with an experienced Residential Property Partner, the successful Legal Assistant will gain hands-on exposure to a varied caseload while receiving exceptional mentoring and training. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in residential conveyancing.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with some previous conveyancing experience, although the firm is also keen to hear from bright graduates with a genuine interest in property law who are looking to secure their first Legal Assistant position.

The Role

Supporting the Partner on a broad range of residential property transactions, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
• Opening new files and completing AML and compliance checks.
• Preparing client care documentation, contracts and legal correspondence.
• Ordering searches and assisting with Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors to progress transactions.
• Updating the case management system and maintaining accurate file records.
• Managing diaries, appointments and key transaction deadlines.
• Providing general administrative support throughout the conveyancing process.

About You

To be successful in this Legal Assistant role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a conveyancing support role or be a graduate with a genuine interest in property law.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 25,000 - 32,000, depending on experience.
• Direct mentoring from an experienced Residential Property Partner.
• Excellent training and long-term career development.
• The opportunity to join a respected specialist property law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.

If you're looking for a Legal Assistant opportunity where you'll receive genuine mentoring, early responsibility and excellent career progression, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: This is a fully office-based role in Chichester, providing the successful candidate with the best opportunity to learn, develop and progress within residential conveyancing.