Eventus Legal are seeking a permanent Conveyancing Assistant to join the residential property team of a well-established law firm in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. This full-time Conveyancing Assistant job offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment with exposure to a varied caseload of residential property transactions. The position is based in Sutton Coldfield with a working pattern of Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, the firm offer a flexible working policy. This is an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to develop their career within a growing property department with genuine opportunities for progression and long-term development.
About the Role
As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will provide essential support to fee earners and conveyancers across a busy residential property department, helping to ensure transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion. This Conveyancing Assistant job offers plenty of variety and client interaction, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative legal environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting conveyancers with the progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and third parties throughout transactions
- Coordinating client onboarding processes and ensuring regulatory requirements are satisfied
- Managing anti-money laundering checks, identification verification and source of funds procedures
- Preparing contract documentation and supporting papers for sales, purchases and remortgages
- Requesting searches and monitoring outstanding enquiries to assist with transaction progression
- Assisting with exchange and completion processes to ensure matters conclude efficiently
- Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems throughout transactions
- Managing incoming correspondence, telephone calls and email enquiries professionally and promptly
- Supporting with post-completion administration and file closure activities
- Assisting with diary management and general departmental administration where required
About You
The successful candidate will already have experience within a residential conveyancing environment and will be comfortable supporting a busy team handling a varied workload. You will enjoy building relationships with clients and colleagues alike and will take pride in delivering a high standard of service while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator or Legal Secretary within residential property
- Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process and the various stages of a transaction
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively
- A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently when required
- Competent IT skills including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail when preparing and reviewing documentation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and third parties
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
- A positive and collaborative attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the team
Benefits and Rewards
As well as joining a supportive and collaborative employer, the successful candidate will benefit from a positive working culture that values contribution, flexibility and work-life balance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Seasonal bonus scheme
- 28 days annual leave per year, pro-rated where applicable
- Full-time and part-time working arrangements considered
- Company pension scheme
- Flexitime arrangements
- Company sick pay
- Regular company events
- Casual dress policy
- Supportive and close-knit team environment where your contribution is valued
- Friendly and collaborative culture with a strong commitment to work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing residential property team
About the Firm
The employer is a respected and growing law firm with an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses. Their residential property team handles a broad range of matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and other residential transactions for a diverse client base.
Employees benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture where client care and professional standards are highly valued. The firm continues to invest in its people and systems, making this an excellent environment for a Conveyancing Assistant seeking long-term career development in Sutton Coldfield.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Conveyancing Assistant job in Sutton Coldfield.
If you would like to know more about this career-enhancing opportunity or discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion via email at gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or on 07950 196 168.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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 that the salary information included within our advertisements is intended as a guide only. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil the job successfully.