Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Simpson Judge; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Leicester is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to provide support to its busy team. The ideal candidate will assist with various administrative tasks, client interaction, and file management in a fast-paced setting. You should possess strong IT skills and a keen eye for detail. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary, 26 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employer-funded eye tests

Monthly holiday incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant or similar role is desirable.
• Good understanding of day-to-day legal office procedures.
• A basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the residential conveyancing team.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents.
• Opening and closing files on the case management system.

Skills

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent written and spoken English

Highly organised with strong administrative skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Residential Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal - Leicester

An established residential property team is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy Leicester-based office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised, and personable legal assistant to join a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the residential conveyancing team
• Preparing and issuing client quotations
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents, responding to queries efficiently
• Keeping clients informed and tracking the progress of matters
• Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations
• Assisting with leasehold conveyancing matters
• Conducting property searches via online portals
• Using the Land Registry portal to submit applications, respond to requisitions, and obtain official copies, leases, and title documents
• Preparing SDLT calculations and submitting applications
• Producing bills, receipts, and payment requests for submission to the finance team
• Providing occasional reception cover when required

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant or similar role is desirable
• Good understanding of day-to-day legal office procedures
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using case management systems
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Highly organised with strong administrative skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process

Role Details

• Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm, with a one-hour lunch break)
• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employer-funded eye tests
• Monthly holiday incentive scheme based on regional performance
• Ongoing training and development, including support towards professional qualifications
• If this position is of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge