Residential Conveyancing Assistant

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.

Key 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