Legal Southwest
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Office-based preferred (hybrid considered)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Our client, a well-established law firm in Somerset is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its friendly and supportive residential property team.
This role is ideal for someone with prior conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting high-quality work. The firm places a strong emphasis on organisation, teamwork, and excellent client care, with a focus on manageable caseloads rather than volume processing.
The Role:
You will provide essential support to fee earners handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Opening and progressing new conveyancing files
- Assisting with client onboarding, including AML and due diligence checks
- Preparing draft contracts and supporting documentation
- Ordering searches and assisting with Land Registry applications and requisitions
- Supporting post-completion processes
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
- Managing correspondence, inboxes, and telephone enquiries
- Maintaining accurate and compliant file records
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property role (essential)
- Good understanding of the conveyancing process
- Experience with client onboarding and AML procedures (desirable)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident and professional communication skills
- A team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues
- Flexible and reliable, particularly during periods requiring additional team support
Working Arrangements:
- Office-based role preferred, with hybrid working considered for the right candidate
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Focus on quality work with realistic workloads
Benefits:
- 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Performance-related bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Laptop and mobile/soft phone provided where required
- Employee discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
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