Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Wirral

Salary: £23,200 – £27,000 (DOE)

Hours: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday (WFH available by arrangement)

Holiday: 4 weeks + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure

A reputable law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, with clear progression routes from Junior Assistant through to Senior Assistant.

You will work as part of a team of three (Senior Conveyancer, Conveyancer and Assistant), providing essential administrative and file support across a wide range of residential property transactions.

The Role

Depending on experience, you will support the conveyancing process from initial instruction through to completion. Duties may include:

Junior Assistant Level

• Opening new files and updating file lists
• Processing estate agent memorandums of sale
• Obtaining Land Registry documents
• Preparing contract packs on the sale files
• Applying for redemption statements and searches
• Preparing files for completion, including Accounts Completion Packs
• Coordinating completion day on sales and purchases
• Handling incoming calls and providing updates to clients

Assistant Level

• All Junior Assistant duties plus:
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries
• Coordinating the exchange of contracts
• Reviewing Source of Funds and Stamp Duty Forms
• Reviewing and reporting on search results and mortgage offers
• Managing pre-completion mortgage conditions
• Preparing contract documentation and completion statements

Senior Assistant Level

• Full knowledge of all Junior and Assistant duties
• Running sale and purchase files from start to finish under supervision
• Undertaking title checks and reviewing replies to enquiries
• Preparing files for sign-off by the Conveyancer/Senior Conveyancer

About You

• Experience in residential conveyancing (level dependent)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, reliable and eager to develop

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Option to work from home by arrangement
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas office closure
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities

If you would like to know more about the opportunity, please apply or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment.