Temporary Assistant Conveyancer

Office Angels; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Witham, Essex, is seeking a Temporary Assistant Conveyancer to support the legal team on plot conveyancing tasks until December. The role offers a busy, hands-on environment and regular hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

You will handle standard conveyancing duties under supervision, assist with documentation, AML checks, and post-completion filings while gaining valuable experience within a compliant legal office.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role; legal support preferred.
• Immediate start preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple team members.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plot reservations, engrossments, title checks and completions.
• Support Conveyancers with caseloads.
• Handle standard conveyancing matters under supervision.
• Manage post-completion tasks such as stamp duty returns.
• Assist with lease variations and reversion sales.
• Support AML checks and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to certificates of compliance requests and enquiries.
• Use the case management system to maintain records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Temporary Assistant Conveyancer (until December)
Competitive Salary
Witham, Essex
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

The purpose of the role is to support the legal team in all aspects of plot conveyancing work, assisting with legal documentation, post-completion processes, and general legal office duties, while gaining experience and contributing to the smooth operation of the team within this temporary opportunity.

Duties:

• Assist with plot reservations, engrossments, filing, exchanges, title checks and completions to ensure smooth and timely property transactions
• Support Conveyancers with their caseloads
• Handle standard conveyancing matters under supervision to develop legal expertise and contribute to case progress.
• Manage post-completion tasks such as stamp duty returns and Land Registration to finalise transactions and ensure legal compliance.
• Assist with lease/transfer variations and reversion sales to facilitate accurate and lawful property modificati
• Support the recovery of retentions (non-litigious) to secure outstanding funds and close financial matt
• Carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in accordance with legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
• Respond to requests for certificates of compliance and enquiries from owners on historic sites to provide accurate information and maintain good client relati
• Use the Company's case management system to carry out legal tasks and maintain records to ensure efficient workflow and accurate documentati

Requirements:

• Experience in an administrative role (it is desirable that this is in a legal support role, preferably within conveyancing or property law but this is not mandatory).
• Availability for immediate start is ideal.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple team members.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage routine legal processes.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems is desirable.

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