Dynamic Residential Conveyancing Assistant | Swindon

TSR-Legal; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Based in Swindon

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join its Property team in Swindon. Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across a busy residential property caseload.

You will open new files, prepare contracts and property documentation, progress sales and purchases from instruction through to completion, and liaise with clients, estate agents and lenders to ensure smooth transactions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal within residential property.
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to residential conveyancing fee earners.
• Open new files and ensure initial documentation and compliance requirements are completed.
• Prepare correspondence, contracts, property documentation and other legal paperwork.
• Progress residential sales and purchases from instruction through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties.
• Respond to client queries and provide a professional point of contact throughout the transaction.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain electronic case files.
• Assist with property searches, enquiries and other aspects of the conveyancing process.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with completion-related administration.
• Liaise with Accounts regarding payments and transfers.
• Maintain records on the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with post-completion matters, file closure and archiving.
• Provide general administrative support to the Residential Property team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Client-focused

Teamwork and independence

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

TSR Legal is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join its Property team in Swindon. Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across a busy residential property caseload.

You will open new files, prepare contracts and property documentation, progress sales and purchases from instruction through to completion, and liaise with clients, estate agents and lenders to ensure smooth transactions.