Backhouse Solicitors is a vibrant, family-run firm with ambition, real commercial momentum, and plenty of personality! Exceptional client service is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for people who share our passion.
A bit about the role
We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant, ideally with three years or more experience, to join our reputable Residential Property team.
Working closely with our experts, you will provide high‑quality administrative support and assistance, playing a key role in ensuring our work is delivered efficiently and to the exceptional, personable standards our clients expect.
Day to day responsibilities
- Acting as a professional first point of contact for client’s/developers’/ brokers/other parties
- Processing clients’ initial onboarding documentation, including carrying out ID checks and progressing matters through the early stages of residential and new build transactions.
- Working within InfoTrack (training will be provided)
- Prepare and issue draft contract packs for residential property transactions
- Assist with responding to sale enquiries
- Order relevant searches once contract pack has been received.
- Manage Lifetime ISA (LISA) and Help To Buy ISA withdrawal requests
- Dealing with NHBC warranty portal.
- Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax Forms and Land Registry Forms
- Drafting mortgage reports to clients.
- Assist with Exchange work. Including scanning & saving exchanged Contracts, Drafting and sending out correspondence to other solicitors.
- Assist with completion matters, including confirming receipt of completion funds, notifying estate agents of completion, authorising key release, and preparing and issuing completion correspondence to clients and solicitors.
- Provide general administrative support to the conveyancing team.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives, service standards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Let’s talk about You
At Backhouse, we take pride in our high professional and ethical standards and are looking for someone who shares that commitment. We’re seeking a motivated, professional individual with a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality work and excellent client service.
You’ll be a great fit if you’re:
- A confident and clear communicator with a friendly telephone manner
- Organised, proactive and able to maintain quality in a busy environment
- Experienced in supporting multiple fee earners
- IT‑confident, with case management experience desirable (but not essential)
- A reliable team player with a strong client‑focused approach
Why you’ll love working with us
- Ongoing professional training and development courses
- Medicash – health, dental and eyecare
- Team events and get-togethers
- Discounted parking with Q-Park Chelmsford
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Annual leave loyalty scheme
- Closed between Christmas and New Year
- Staff referral schemes
- Free fruit in the office
- Dress down Fridays!
Location and Working Hours
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Location: Chelmsford
Is this where you belong?
If you’re ready for a role with real impact at a firm with real personality, this could be your moment.
Work Location: In person
