Residential Conveyancing Assistant — Client-Focused

Berry Recruitment Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Abingdon to support the residential property team with day-to-day completions work and client liaison. The successful candidate will have property experience and be proactive in delivering a streamlined service.

The role involves handling post-exchange tasks, Land Registry matters, SDLT submissions, and drafting completion statements. Standard hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, 35 hours per week, permanent.

Qualifications

• A well-organised and flexible person.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Efficient and effective administrator.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Takes responsibility for own work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understands client needs and tailors service accordingly.
• Calm and confident team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of the deal after exchange up to completion.
• Land Registry matters.
• Liaising with mortgage companies.
• Management company liaison.
• Knowledge of SDLT submission process.
• Carrying out registrations such as first registrations, lease extensions, removal of notices and straightforward transfers.
• Drafting completion statements and documents using case management/IT systems.
• Dealing with client enquiries and providing updates to clients.
• Receiving instructions, ordering searches, and requesting redemption figures.
• Proactive diary management and arranging meetings.
• Processing daily emails, post and voice messages for the fee earner.
• Filing, photocopying, cheque requests, and post preparation.
• Meeting with clients face to face to progress matters.
• Ensuring high-quality communication with internal teams.

Job description

Berry Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Abingdon to support the residential property team with day-to-day completions work and client liaison. The successful candidate will have property experience and be proactive in delivering a streamlined service.

The role involves handling post-exchange tasks, Land Registry matters, SDLT submissions, and drafting completion statements. Standard hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, 35 hours per week, permanent.