Conveyancing Assistant in Bath)

Pertemps; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their successful Residential Property team in Bath. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with conveyancing experience to develop their careers in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for managing client communications, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance throughout the conveyancing process. With a hybrid work model and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving law firm.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

1 CSR Day Annually

Qualifications

• Experience as a conveyancing assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Residential Property team with conveyancing transactions.
• Manage client communications and document preparation.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Bath

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days from home, 2 days in the office)

We are currently seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established law firm based in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and successful Residential Property team.

The Role

You will support the Residential Property team and work closely with fee earners to ensure a smooth progression of residential conveyancing transactions. Occasional travel to other office locations or off-site meetings may be required based on client needs.

Main Duties

Client and Document Management

Liaising with clients via telephone and email.

Drafting routine letters to clients without dictation.

Checking property information forms and ensuring the use of current versions.

Preparing initial reports on title and enquiries.

File Preparation & Compliance

File opening with Risk and Compliance, ensuring all details are accurately completed.

Setting up files with appropriate folders and subfolders.

Maintaining a central file management record for all fee earners' files.

Managing central compliance records, including:

CQS compliance

Source of funds verification

Transactional Support

Drafting contracts.

Preparing completion statements and apportionments.

Preparing SDLT returns and understanding associated deadlines.

Preparing files for registration and managing Land Registry documentation.

Coordinating exchange and completion tasks, including payment forms, letters, and filing SDLT returns.

Calendar & Deadline Management

Maintaining a centralised calendar to track:

Skills Required

Essential:

Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant or similar legal support role.

Good understanding of the conveyancing process, including compliance and transaction stages.

Strong financial awareness related to property transactions.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

High attention to detail and the ability to manage workload independently.

Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Ability to hit the ground running and support more straightforward transactions with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave (plus statutory UK holidays)

1 CSR Day Annually for Community Activities

If you're ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career, click APPLY to be considered for this exciting opportunity.