Conveyancing Assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Office-based preferred (hybrid considered) Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Our client, a well established law firm in Somerset is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its friendly and supportive residential property team.

This role is ideal for someone with prior conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting high quality work. The firm places a strong emphasis on organisation, teamwork, and excellent client care, with a focus on manageable caseloads rather than volume processing.

The Role

You will provide essential support to fee earners handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and progressing new conveyancing files
• Assisting with client onboarding, including AML and due diligence checks
• Preparing draft contracts and supporting documentation
• Ordering searches and assisting with Land Registry applications and requisitions
• Supporting post completion processes
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
• Managing correspondence, inboxes, and telephone enquiries
• Maintaining accurate and compliant file records

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property role (essential)
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process
• Experience with client onboarding and AML procedures (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident and professional communication skills
• A team oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues
• Flexible and reliable, particularly during periods requiring additional team support

Working Arrangements

• Office based role preferred, with hybrid working considered for the right candidate
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Focus on quality work with realistic workloads

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile/soft phone provided where required
• Employee discount scheme
• Free on site parking