Residential Conveyancing Assistant
  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £24,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Residential Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal - Leicester
An established residential property team is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy Leicester-based office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised, and personable legal assistant to join a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing general administrative support to the residential conveyancing team

* Preparing and issuing client quotations

* Acting as a point of contact for clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents, responding to queries efficiently

* Keeping clients informed and tracking the progress of matters

* Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations

* Assisting with leasehold conveyancing matters

* Conducting property searches via online portals

* Using the Land Registry portal to submit applications, respond to requisitions, and obtain official copies, leases, and title documents

* Preparing SDLT calculations and submitting applications

* Producing bills, receipts, and payment requests for submission to the finance team

* Providing occasional reception cover when required

Person Specification:
* Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant or similar role is desirable

* Good understanding of day-to-day legal office procedures

* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Experience using case management systems

* Excellent written and spoken English

* Highly organised with strong administrative skills

* Able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure

* Exceptional attention to detail

* A basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process

Role Details:
* Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm, with a one-hour lunch break)

* Immediate start available

* Competitive salary dependent on experience

* 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

* Pension scheme

* Employer-funded eye tests

* Monthly holiday incentive scheme based on regional performance

* Ongoing training and development, including support towards professional qualifications

If this position is of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge
Job number 3320399

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