Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing

Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing

Full-Time Office Based

TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable law firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic conveyancing professional who enjoys working in a supportive team environment while providing hands-on support to an experienced fee earner.

The Role

You will provide direct support to a Residential Conveyancer, assisting with a varied caseload of sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion. This is a fast-paced department, so previous conveyancing experience is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing files using the firm's case management system
• Taking client instructions, obtaining source of funds and carrying out ID checks
• Providing regular updates to clients, solicitors and estate agents via telephone and email
• Preparing draft documents and issuing contract packs on sales
• Requesting mortgage redemption statements
• Drafting transfer deeds
• Responding to enquiries on sales transactions
• Ordering and reviewing searches
• Assisting with exchange of contracts on sales and purchases
• Undertaking pre-completion searches
• Preparing and submitting LTT/SDLT returns
• Managing post-completion formalities

What My Client Is Looking For

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant (essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• High level of attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Efficient, adaptable and proactive approach

A good understanding of regulatory requirements, including source of funds checks and compliance procedures, is also important.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Full-time position (part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
• Office-based role

If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a friendly and well-regarded firm where you can play an integral role within the department, I would be pleased to speak with you in confidence, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal directly or apply below.