Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Location: Histon, Cambridge
SJC Legal is currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm looking to recruit a full-time Conveyancing Assistant to join its Residential Property team based at its Histon office, approximately five miles north of Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with conveyancing experience who is looking to join an established property department and provide valuable support to experienced fee earners. The role offers exposure to a broad range of residential property transactions within a friendly and supportive working environment.
The Benefits
Competitive salary depending on experience
Full-time, permanent position
36-hour working week
Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 5:15pm
Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
One-hour lunch break
Opportunity to join an established Residential Property team
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Varied conveyancing support role within a highly regarded local firm
The Role
Provide day-to-day support to Residential Conveyancing fee earners
Assist with a range of residential property transactions including Sales, Purchases, Freehold and Leasehold matters
Prepare and manage correspondence and property documentation
Assist with opening files and progressing matters throughout the conveyancing process
Liaise with clients, estate agents, solicitors, lenders and other third parties
Assist with searches, Land Registry documentation and post-completion administration where required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records
Provide general administrative support to ensure transactions progress efficiently
Deliver a high standard of client care throughout the conveyancing process
The Candidate
Have previous experience within Residential Conveyancing, ideally within a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal position
Have a good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
Be comfortable providing administrative and transactional support to fee earners
Have excellent organisation and time management skills
Have strong attention to detail
Be confident communicating with clients and other professionals
Be able to manage competing priorities within a busy property department
Be a positive and reliable team player
Be comfortable working full-time from the firm's Histon office
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to discuss other conveyancing positions currently available across Cambridgeshire, please contact Alex Wilcock, Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.