Eventus Legal are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm on a permanent, full-time basis based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant or paralegal with conveyancing experience to join a supportive and collaborative team environment where ongoing training and career development are genuinely encouraged. The firm offers hybrid working following probation, competitive benefits and the chance to work within a professional yet approachable culture.
Role Responsibilities
As a Conveyancing Assistant you will provide support and assistance to the Conveyancing department and wider team members, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard while delivering a responsive and professional service to clients.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include:
- Preparing legal documentation and supporting paperwork for residential property transactions
- Managing correspondence relating to property sales and purchases
- Assisting with the progression of conveyancing files from instruction through to completion
- Reviewing title documentation and supporting fee earners with enquiries raised during transactions
- Coordinating property searches and communicating outcomes to clients where required
- Obtaining financial and mortgage-related documentation to support transactions
- Assisting with lender requirements and preparing reports on mortgage matters
- Carrying out compliance checks including identification and source of funds verification
- Supporting the exchange and completion process to ensure transactions progress efficiently
- Maintaining regular communication with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties
- Preparing completion packs and assisting with post-completion administration
- Handling Land Registry applications and associated post-completion matters
- Supporting the preparation and submission of SDLT documentation
Person Specification
The successful Conveyancing Assistant will have previous experience within a conveyancing or residential property environment (either as a Secretary or Assistant) and will be confident supporting fee earners with a varied caseload.
Benefits and Rewards
The Conveyancing Assistant will benefit from joining a supportive law firm that values employee development and promotes a positive team culture. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
- Competitive basic salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working with one day working from home following probation
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Access to ongoing training and development programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management and collaborative working environment
About the Company
This is a respected and growing law firm with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses. The firm has built a strong presence within the regional legal market and is known for its approachable culture, client-focused service and commitment to staff development. Employees benefit from working within a supportive environment where training, collaboration and career progression are actively encouraged.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Conveyancing Assistantjob.
Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group [email protected] or call 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
