Conveyancing Assistant
CV-LibraryColchester, EssexpermanentPosted: 9 July 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based in Colchester, who are recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with previous experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supported fee earners in the day-to-day management of conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
* Drafted and prepared legal documents, letters, and other correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
* Handled the opening and closing of client files, ensuring all compliance requirements, including identity checks.
* Acted as a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors, providing updates and responding to enquiries.
* Organised diaries, tracked key dates and deadlines, and carried out general administrative duties to support the conveyancing team.
* Updated and maintained client files and case information on the firm's case management system, ensuring records remained accurate and compliant.
Previous Skills & Experience:
* Experience providing administrative support within a residential conveyancing or legal environment.
* Sound knowledge of the residential conveyancing process and related legal procedures.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a strong eye for accuracy and detail.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Capable of prioritising a busy workload, meeting deadlines, and providing dedicated support to a fee earner.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in using legal case management systems to maintain accurate records.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity for professional development.
* Friendly and supportive working environment
Key Responsibilities:
* Supported fee earners in the day-to-day management of conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
* Drafted and prepared legal documents, letters, and other correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
* Handled the opening and closing of client files, ensuring all compliance requirements, including identity checks.
* Acted as a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors, providing updates and responding to enquiries.
* Organised diaries, tracked key dates and deadlines, and carried out general administrative duties to support the conveyancing team.
* Updated and maintained client files and case information on the firm's case management system, ensuring records remained accurate and compliant.
Previous Skills & Experience:
* Experience providing administrative support within a residential conveyancing or legal environment.
* Sound knowledge of the residential conveyancing process and related legal procedures.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a strong eye for accuracy and detail.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Capable of prioritising a busy workload, meeting deadlines, and providing dedicated support to a fee earner.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in using legal case management systems to maintain accurate records.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity for professional development.
* Friendly and supportive working environment