Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Redditch, family feel office
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to join a busy Residential Conveyancing team. This role offers the chance to provide essential support across a varied caseload while working within a professional and collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing administrative support to fee earners within the Residential Conveyancing department.
- Preparing and issuing client quotations.
- Managing enquiries from clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders and estate agents.
- Keeping clients informed of progress and assisting with the smooth progression of matters.
- Opening and closing files using a case management system while ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, quality standards, and relevant regulatory obligations.
- Assisting with leasehold property transactions.
- Conducting online searches and obtaining relevant property documentation.
- Submitting applications via the Land Registry portal, responding to requisitions, and obtaining official copies, title plans and lease documentation.
- Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculations and submissions.
- Processing bills and coordinating payments and receipts with the finance team.
- Providing occasional reception support as required.
Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will possess:
- Previous experience in a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or similar support role.
- A good understanding of the day-to-day operations of a legal practice.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience using case management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- A basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
Benefits
- Immediate start available.
- Full-time, office-based position (Monday to Friday).
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Additional employee reward and wellbeing benefits.
This role would suit a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to further their career within residential conveyancing and contribute to a successful legal team.
