Full job descriptionCONVEYANCING ASSISTANT
STALYBRIDGE
£25-26K
OFFICE BASED


A massively welcoming, friendly and career focused law firm are looking to add a Conveyancing Assistant to their team in order to provide assistance to their exceptional team of Solicitors. This role is a fantastic step into a professional and successful Conveyancing department with a chance to work and learn from some of the best in the business.


Key responsibilities:
• Assist with the end-to-end progression of residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity, new-build matters and leasehold work, supporting matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion administrative tasks.
• Prepare and check standard documentation such as client engagement letters, ID/AML checks, contract packs, SDLT returns, completion statements and correspondence; ensure documents are accurate and compliant with firm precedents and procedures.
• Maintain and update electronic case files, ensuring clear case notes, timely record of actions and accurate milestones to support fee earners and enable effective file reviews.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations professionally.
• Support the preparation of completion figures, manage disbursement requests, assist with client account transactions and support billing and fee recovery processes under supervision.
• Carry out client identity checks and assist with anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and supporting internal and external file reviews.
• Respond to routine client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and assist with the rollout of conveyancing technology and workflow enhancements.
• Provide support to junior and new team members by sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction activities where required.


Key skills and experience required:
• Previous experience in a conveyancing or residential property support role within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with familiarity of standard transaction types.
• Good understanding of residential property processes including sales, purchases, remortgages, leasehold matters and HM Land Registry procedures.
• Knowledge of basic AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining audit-ready files.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
• Confident and professional communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused with a willingness to learn, embrace new systems and support team improvements.


THE BENEFITS
*Highly competitive salary dependent on experience
*Opportunity to join a supportive and reputable firm with a growing conveyancing team
*Excellent opportunity for career progression within residential conveyancing


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to further develop their career within a respected and expanding law firm.


If you believe you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.