Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Overview

A well-established North West law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and friendly Conveyancing Department in Chester. This is a client-facing role offering a varied workload and the opportunity to support fee earners on a wide range of residential property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, friendly service to clients at all times
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and third parties via phone and email
• Assist clients with procedural queries
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and emails on behalf of the fee earner
• Maintain fee earner diaries and take messages
• Open new files and complete standard onboarding documentation
• Support with the use of the case management system
• Process client payments and assist with online banking transactions

Requirements

• Previous experience within a conveyancing role is essential
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment
• Good IT skills
• Team player with a proactive approach
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

About the Firm

This is an established regional law firm with a strong presence across the North West, combining traditional client care values with a modern approach to legal services. The firm offers a supportive working environment and services clients across England and Wales.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional accrual)
• Birthday day off
• Life insurance
• Attendance bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Travel and cycle schemes
• Staff referral bonus
• Discounted legal services
• Monthly incentives and social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities