Conveyancing Administrator

Office Angels • Permanent • Matlock, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom • £28k - £28.50k / year • 1h ago

Location: Matlock
Job Type: Full-Time, Office Based

Join Our Growing Property Team

We are a well-established and client-focused law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with a professional yet personal approach. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and highly organised Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy and friendly Property Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with residential conveyancing experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and professional legal environment.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our solicitors and conveyancers with a varied caseload of residential property transactions. You will help ensure matters progress efficiently from instruction through to completion while delivering excellent service to our clients.

This position would suit a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting solicitors and conveyancers with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files
Preparing and processing legal documents relating to property transactions
Maintaining accurate client records and updating case management systems
Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders, and other third parties
Conducting property searches and obtaining relevant documentation
Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns
Monitoring key dates and deadlines to ensure smooth progression of transactions
Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings for fee earners
Ensuring compliance with GDPR, confidentiality requirements, and legal regulations
Providing general administrative support including filing, scanning, photocopying, and data entry

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, or similar conveyancing support role
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
A professional, reliable, and client-focused approach

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous experience within a residential conveyancing department
Experience using the LEAP case management system
Knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures and processes
Experience preparing SDLT returns and conducting property searches

Personal Qualities

Positive and proactive attitude
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent client care and communication abilities
Ability to manage a busy workload and perform well under pressure

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Full training and ongoing support
A supportive and professional working environment
Career development opportunities within a growing law firm
Generous annual leave entitlement
Parking permit provided

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing and forward-thinking legal practice where your contribution will be valued. You will play an important role in supporting a busy Property team while continuing to build your legal knowledge and develop your career within a respected firm.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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