Client Services Conveyancing Assistant
Monday-Friday 37hours a week
Onsite, flexibility offered


We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Residential Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join a Private Client property team, supporting the handling of high value and complex residential property transactions for discerning private clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well established regional law firm, known for delivering high quality, bespoke legal advice. The role offers exposure to premium residential property work, complex transactions, and sophisticated client matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior fee earners, assisting with transactions involving prime residential property, estates, country homes, and investment properties.

Skills & Experience Required*Previous experience in residential conveyancing within a law firm
*Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
*Experience supporting high value or complex property transactions is desirable
*Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
*Confident communication and client care skills
*Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
*Proficiency with case management systems and Land Registry processes
Desirable Experience*Experience working with high net worth clients
*Knowledge of prime, country, or premium residential property transactions
*Exposure to leasehold matters, new build properties, unregistered or complex titles

Key Responsibilities*Assisting fee earners with high value residential conveyancing transactions
*Drafting and preparing contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and Land Registry documentation
*Managing pre and post completion processes
*Conducting title checks, searches, and due diligence
*Reporting on searches and mortgage offers
*Updating lender portals
*Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
*Supporting exchange and completion processes
*Drafting replies to enquiries and corresponding with clients on sale transactions
*Maintaining accurate case management records and file administration
*Handling Land Registry applications, requisitions, and SDLT submissions
*Processing source of funds requests
*Assisting with client onboarding and compliance procedures
*Creating client bills following legal work carried out
*Supporting file progression, including WIP, time write offs, archiving, and account balances
*Diary management for fee earners
*Opportunity to attend local networking events (some required, some optional)

What’s on Offer*A supportive, flexible, and collaborative working environment
*Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
*Health cashback and wellbeing schemes (post probation)
*Life assurance and employee assistance programme
*Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
*Company sick pay
*Cycle to work scheme
*Ongoing training, career progression, and professional development opportunities