Residential Conveyancing Assistant | Supportive Legal Team

Maxwell Hodge; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit package

Staff discount on Wills & LPAs

Volunteer days

Birthday leave

Job summary

Maxwell Hodge is seeking a Legal Assistant with 1–2 years' residential conveyancing experience to support our Property Team. You will perform admin tasks, open files, draft and edit documents, and be the main point of contact for clients and third parties.

The role is based at the Huyton Office, with 9:00–17:00 hours, Monday–Friday. The team values wellbeing, learning, and impactful client care, offering a supportive environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing preferred.
• Excellent typing and MS Office skills.
• Strong communication and telephone manner.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of legal terminology and document formatting.
• Familiarity with client care strategies and business plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend clients in person and by telephone to take instructions.
• Open new files and prepare initial client care documentation.
• Assist with drafting, proofreading and editing letters and documents.
• Conduct basic legal research as required.
• Manage Fee Earner diaries and schedule meetings/appointments.
• Assist with progression of matters, including property searches.
• Prepare SDLTs and post-completion tasks such as Land Registry filings.
• Maintain thorough file notes and keep matter files organized.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Active listening

Organisational skills

Legal terminology

Client care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Learning mindset

Query handling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maxwell Hodge is seeking a Legal Assistant with 1–2 years' residential conveyancing experience to support our Property Team. You will perform admin tasks, open files, draft and edit documents, and be the main point of contact for clients and third parties.

The role is based at the Huyton Office, with 9:00–17:00 hours, Monday–Friday. The team values wellbeing, learning, and impactful client care, offering a supportive environment and development opportunities.