Senior Conveyancing Assistant (Contract) in England

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer or Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join a well-established and growing residential property team. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys residential conveyancing, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in guiding clients through one of the most significant transactions of their lives. You will be joining a supportive and professional team that values quality work, strong client relationships, and exceptional service standards.

Whether working remotely or on a hybrid basis, you will be empowered to manage your own caseload while contributing to the continued success and growth of the department.

The role

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of traditional residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion, ensuring an exceptional client experience throughout the transaction process.

• Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Delivering high levels of client care, communication and responsiveness.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Achieving agreed billing, gross profit and cash recovery.
• Managing file finances in accordance with agreed write-off parameters.
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in accordance with internal procedures and service standards.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records through the firm's case management systems.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.
• Contributing positively to the growth and success of the residential property department.
• Maintaining a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE.
• Have strong experience managing a traditional residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for residential property work.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Possess strong client care and relationship-building skills.
• Be commercially aware and comfortable working towards performance targets.
• Have a proactive and solutions-focused approach to their work.
• Be committed to delivering a consistently high standard of service.

Benefits

• Above-market salary.
• Transparent and rewarding bonus structure.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cash healthcare plan.
• Enhanced maternity benefits (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.