Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Job Description

A well-established and friendly legal practice is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join its busy Bedford office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised enthusiastic individual to become part of a supportive residential property team with genuine long-term development prospects.

The role would suit someone with conveyancing experience or a strong legal administrative background who is looking to progress within residential property law.

The Role

You will provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to fee earners ensuring residential property matters run efficiently and clients receive a professional responsive service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general administrative support within the residential property team
• Preparing and issuing client quotations
• Acting as a point of contact for clients solicitors lenders and estate agents
• Providing regular client updates and monitoring matter progression
• Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML SRA and CQS requirements
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold conveyancing matters
• Carrying out online searches and managing search results
• Using the Land Registry portal to submit registrations respond to requisitions and obtain official copies leases and title plans
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submitting applications
• Preparing bills receipts and payments for submission to the finance team
• Providing occasional reception cover when required

About You

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant is preferred
• Good understanding of the day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Confident using Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of case management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively under pressure
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process

The Package

• Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 17:15 (1-hour lunch break)
• Start: Immediate start available
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
• Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Firm-funded eye tests
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (additional annual leave linked to regional performance)
• Comprehensive training and development including support towards professional qualifications

This role offers the chance to join a stable approachable firm so if interested please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.