Residential Conveyancing Assistant, Office Angels

Office Angels

Location:
United Kingdom, Chelmsford

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity: Residential Conveyancing Assistant Wanted! Are you ready to take your career in the legal industry to the next level? We are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join our client's friendly team in Chelmsford! If you have a passion for property law and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you! About Our Client: Our client has built a solid reputation for providing exceptional legal services with a personal touch. They pride themselves on our supportive culture and their commitment to their clients. They are located just minutes from Chelmsford train station, making the office easily accessible!

Job Responsibility:

Assist Fee Earner(s) in managing their caseloads by undertaking legal procedures and administrative tasks as directed
Conduct electronic ID verification checks for all clients, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Accurately take and record client instructions in a professional and confidential manner
Prepare and send client care documentation, including terms of business and detailed estimates of fees and disbursements
Complete and maintain up-to-date OS1 and bankruptcy searches, ensuring all results remain valid throughout the transaction process
Collect, verify, and dispatch relevant supporting documentation in accordance with procedural requirements
Undertake and review pre-contract searches to identify any legal or practical issues affecting the property, including local authority matters, leases, easements, covenants, mortgages, land tax obligations, flood or subsidence risks, and structural liabilities
Review mortgage instructions from lenders and carry out any associated tasks in line with their requirements
Perform general administrative duties across the department as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Support with any other duties necessary with the level of responsibility of this role as needed

Requirements:

Educated to at least GCSE level (including Maths and English)
Minimum of 1 years' experience in the legal sector within a Residential Conveyancing department
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Good professional written and verbal communication skills with excellent telephone manner
A team player with a willingness to learn
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What we offer:

Permanent Contract
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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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