Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Holt Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join their team in Christchurch. This full-time role involves providing essential administrative and legal support to ensure smooth case progression. You will engage with clients, manage files, and assist with basic legal tasks, all while working closely with experienced solicitors. Ideal candidates will have a background in residential conveyancing, be IT literate, and possess strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing is essential.
• Strong administrative skills and client communication required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client files and draft correspondence.
• Assist with legal tasks under supervision.

Skills

IT Literacy

Client Communication

Digital Dictation

Case Management

Administrative Support

Education

Previous legal secretarial/PA background

Job description

Role: Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £25,000 + Negotiable DOE

Holt Recruitment are working with a legal firm in Christchurch to recruit a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to support one of the partners in the residential conveyancing team on a full-time, permanent and on-site only basis.



A Residential Conveyancing Assistant supports the Residential Property team by handling administrative, clerical, and basic legal tasks to ensure smooth and timely case progression.

Working under the supervision of a solicitor or partner, their responsibilities include:

- Administrative Support: Managing client files, drafting correspondence, recording time, maintaining records, scheduling appointments, and performing secretarial duties.
- Client Communication: Handling client interactions, providing updates, responding to queries, and liaising with third parties such as estate agents and banks.
- Legal Assistance: Assisting with tasks like taking instructions, drafting basic legal letters, and managing low-complexity files.
- Professional Development: Engaging in training and maintaining compliance with firm policies.

What do you need as a Residential Conveyancing Assistant?

- Is IT literate and confident in learning new processes
- Is consistently friendly and approachable
- Previous legal secretarial/PA background in Residential Conveyancing.
- Digital Dictation experience
- Case Management experience

What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Residential Conveyancing Assistant role in Christchurch.



Job ID Number: 81758
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Christchurch