Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)

GloverPriest Solicitors Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conveyancing firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in Residential Conveyancing. The role involves client interaction, document preparation, and managing transactions. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team that values hard work and offers a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Attractive holiday package

Free Health Shield cover after 3 months

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Gifted birthday leave after 12 months of employment

Annual events

Clear development pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a conveyancing legal secretary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and issuing sales contracts.
• Handling exchange of contracts for sales and purchases.
• Managing post-completion work.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Team Spirit

Job description

Established in 2012, Glover Priest Solicitors Limited has been supporting the legal needs of local and national communities through a team of experienced legal professionals.

Our growing team comprises over 110 qualified and non-qualified professionals across Staffordshire, Birmingham, West Midlands, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. We welcome applications from those who enjoy supporting clients with their legal issues.

GloverPriest Solicitors offers a welcoming, friendly, and positive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We value hard work and ensure our employees are rewarded accordingly. We take our jobs seriously, and so should you!

This is an exciting, fast-paced role within one of the top 30 conveyancing firms in the UK.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing:

1. Taking client instructions, including ID checks, source of funds, gift deposits, etc.
2. Issuing sales contracts
3. Requesting mortgage redemption figures
4. Translating dictation
5. Responding to sales enquiries for both freehold and leasehold properties
6. Drafting sales completion statements
7. Ordering searches
8. Drafting transfer deeds
9. Updating clients and agents
10. Handling exchange of contracts for sales and purchases
11. Ordering mortgage advances and undertaking pre-completion searches
12. Setting up completions
13. Managing post-completion work

The Successful Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing Will Possess:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a conveyancing legal secretary
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Familiarity with dictation
4. Resilience and calmness under pressure
5. Strong keyboard and word processing skills
6. Good numerical skills
7. Excellent attention to detail
8. Positive, friendly attitude, understanding of confidentiality, organizational skills, and team spirit

We Are Offering:

1. Competitive starting salary
2. Attractive holiday package
3. Free Health Shield cover after 3 months
4. Pension scheme
5. Death in service benefit
6. Gifted birthday leave after 12 months of employment
7. Annual events
8. Clear development pathway

We are a forward-thinking firm that values understanding individual needs and finding creative solutions to challenges.

Application & Contact:

Please apply to be contacted by our recruitment team. Applications are reviewed continuously, so early submission is encouraged.

Note: If you do not hear within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.