Full-time | Office-based | Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm
Salary: Dependent on experience
Preferred background: Previous experience in a law firm or conveyancing environment
Davis Gregory is expanding, and we are looking for a committed and proactive Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our Residential Conveyancing team.
You will support clients through one of the biggest moments in their lives while gaining hands-on experience across property transactions. The role will primarily focus on residential conveyancing, with the opportunity to assist with some commercial property matters alongside your main responsibilities.
A background in a law firm or previous conveyancing experience would be preferred, although we would still welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable skills and the right attitude.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting fee earners with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
- Preparing correspondence using digital dictation and word processing.
- Opening, maintaining and updating files and case management records.
- Responding to client enquiries and providing progress updates.
- Chasing outstanding information and documents.
- Helping to prepare matters for exchange and completion.
- Assisting with SDLT and Land Registry administration.
- Providing administrative support on commercial property transactions when required.
About you
- Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities.
- A clear and professional communicator.
- Calm, approachable and empathetic with clients.
- Reliable, proactive and respectful of client confidentiality.
- Genuinely interested in developing your conveyancing knowledge.
What we offer
- 20 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
- Support and guidance as you build confidence in the role.
- Valuable residential conveyancing experience.
- Exposure to some commercial property work.
- Scope to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.
- A supportive team in our Cheltenham town-centre office.
If you are ready to bring your energy and commitment to a growing firm, apply today to join Davis Gregory.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL50 1HX
