Conveyancing Assistant

Preston – £28,000

Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Preston / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Are you a motivated and detail-oriented Conveyancing Assistant seeking to build your career within a dynamic and supportive legal environment? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a welcoming and growing Residential Conveyancing team at a highly respected firm, offering genuine career development and valuable hands-on experience.
  
The Role:
As a vital part of the conveyancing support function, you will provide essential assistance to Fee Earners and Solicitors, helping to manage a busy caseload of residential transactions from start to finish. This is a varied and engaging role where your input will directly contribute to delivering a smooth and efficient service to clients.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering full administrative support to Fee Earners to ensure timely case progression.
• Maintaining accurate records and case documentation using the firm’s Case Management System.
• Communicating professionally with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders, and third parties by phone and email.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently and in accordance with service standards.
• Ordering searches, conducting AML checks, and dealing with Land Registry requirements.
• Preparing contract packs for issue to purchasers’ solicitors.
• Assisting with contract exchanges, including tracking progress and conducting exchanges when required.
• Monitoring and responding to Fee Earner inboxes in their absence.
• Ensuring all compliance, regulatory, and procedural requirements are met.

  
What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a residential conveyancing support role.
• Excellent organisational abilities and strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure, managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Confident communicator with a courteous and professional approach on the phone and in writing.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and experienced in using case management software.
• A team-focused attitude and a proactive, reliable approach to your work.
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding client care and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

  
If you're looking to progress your career in a supportive team where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk. For a confidential conversation, call 07537 156 394.