Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant - Residential Property - East Sussex

A well-regarded law firm in East Sussex is seeking an organised and proactive

Conveyancing Assistant

to support a busy fee earner within their residential property department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience in conveyancing support roles who is looking to develop further within a supportive legal environment.

Working closely with a designated Conveyancer, the successful candidate will assist in progressing client files efficiently, ensuring compliance with all regulatory procedures. This role combines traditional administrative duties with direct client and third-party communication, offering a varied and fast-paced workload.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide general administrative and legal support to a Conveyancer handling a busy caseload Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other third parties Handle initial client enquiries and provide conveyancing quotes Open new files and carry out client onboarding, including AML and KYC checks Assist in preparing contract packs and ordering property searches Request and obtain documents from HM Land Registry Draft standard legal correspondence and search reports under supervision Manage file progression tasks including exchange, completion, and post-completion duties Draft completion statements, organise payments, and liaise with all parties on completion day Prepare SDLT submissions and draft AP1 forms Respond to Land Registry requisitions Support in closing and archiving completed files

Candidate Profile:

Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role within residential property Familiarity with conveyancing processes and regulatory requirements Strong administrative and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Proficient with MS Office and legal case management systems A proactive team player with a professional and friendly telephone manner
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Heringtons - Conveyancing Assistant