Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant focuses on carry out client care and aml procedures, verify identity where required, open and close files.

What the role involves

• Carry out client care and AML procedures, verify identity where required, open and close files.
• Maintain audit-ready matter records in accordance with the firm’s policies and regulatory requirements.
• Check and issue correspondence, engagement letters, retainer documents and client information packs.
• Update client instructions promptly and accurately.
• Review searches, replies to enquiries, title documents, leases and other transaction documentation.
• Prepare basic reports, summaries and due diligence schedules for fee-earners.

Skills and requirements

• At least 6 months working in residential or mixed conveyancing within a legal practice, conveyancer’s office or similar environment.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process including pre-contract enquiries, contract exchange, completion procedures and post-completion registration.
• Excellent client care and communication skills with the ability to manage client expectations, keep clients informed.
• Handle enquiries professionally and courteously.

Confirmed role details

• The post offers opportunities for professional development, involvement in process improvement and hybrid working following successful completion of the probationary period.