Conveyancing Assistant

Firm

A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Assistant to join its established and approachable Residential Property team in Redditch. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering quality legal services and offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and collaborative team within a successful organisation.

Role

The successful candidate will provide key support to the Residential Property team, assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management and progression of conveyancing matters. This role would be well suited to an organised and detail-focused individual with previous experience in a conveyancing support role, who is keen to continue developing their knowledge within residential property. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a busy legal environment, able to prioritise competing deadlines and committed to providing a high level of service to clients and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with the administration and progression of residential property matters
• Assisting with client onboarding, preparing quotes and responding to enquiries
• Communicating with clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents to provide updates and resolve queries
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring files meet regulatory and quality requirements
• Supporting with leasehold transactions and property searches
• Using the Land Registry portal for registrations, requisitions, official copies, leases and title plans
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and related submissions
• Assisting with billing processes and liaising with the finance team
• Providing general office support, including occasional reception cover when required

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience within conveyancing, ideally as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant
• A basic understanding of residential property transactions and procedures
• Experience working within a legal office environment
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach

Benefits

• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Funded eye tests
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a national law firm