Hybrid Property Conveyancing Legal Assistant

HCB Solicitors Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

26 days holiday

Bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Bonus scheme

Training courses

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

HCB Solicitors Limited is seeking a proactive conveyancing assistant to support day‑to‑day operations in a busy Warrington office. You will perform general administrative tasks, prepare and submit quotes to clients, handle client queries, and assist with file opening/closing and AML/compliance checks.

The role requires strong English, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant.
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations in a legal office.
• Advanced computer literacy: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of case management software.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Basic understanding of the conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• General administrative tasks in a busy legal office.
• Prepare and submit quotes to clients.
• Deal with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents.
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression.
• Open/close files on the case management system in line with AML and quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Leasehold transactions is preferred.
• Carry out searches online.
• Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations and order documents.
• Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications.
• Prepare and submit bills, receipts and payments to the finance team.
• Occasional reception cover.

Skills

Administrative skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Case management software

Job description

HCB Solicitors Limited is seeking a proactive conveyancing assistant to support day‑to‑day operations in a busy Warrington office. You will perform general administrative tasks, prepare and submit quotes to clients, handle client queries, and assist with file opening/closing and AML/compliance checks.

The role requires strong English, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.