Property Conveyancing Assistant - Client-Focused & Efficient

Buckles Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (FTE), plus UK BH

Christmas Shut down

Private healthcare options for you and

Job summary

Buckles is looking for an organised Conveyancing Assistant to join our Peterborough office. You will provide essential day-to-day legal and administrative support across commercial and residential conveyancing, helping lawyers deliver a high-quality service to clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, value accuracy and client care, and want to grow your expertise in property law within a collaborative team, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Conveyancing Assistant or legal support role (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional, confident and proactive approach.
• Good IT skills, ideally including experience using legal case management systems.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent client experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to lawyers and team members.
• Manage diaries, emails and correspondence to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Prepare, format and process legal documentation and correspondence.
• Handle incoming calls and client queries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain accurate client records and update the document management system.
• Support billing processes, including preparing invoices and credit notes.
• Assist with file audits and ensuring AML, SRA and internal procedures are followed.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing post for the department.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, internal teams and third parties to support progression of matters.
• Support the wider team and provide cover when required.
• Assist with freehold and leasehold sales/purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Submit property searches (local authority, drainage and water, environmental searches).
• Progress files to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Complete post-completion work including SDLT/LTT submissions and Land Registry actions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Client service

Tools

Legal case management system

Job description

Buckles is looking for an organised Conveyancing Assistant to join our Peterborough office. You will provide essential day-to-day legal and administrative support across commercial and residential conveyancing, helping lawyers deliver a high-quality service to clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, value accuracy and client care, and want to grow your expertise in property law within a collaborative team, we’d like to hear from you.