Conveyancing Assistant | Residential Property | Wilmslow, Cheshire
Permanent | Retrain into Commercial Property within 12 months
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Property team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated conveyancing professional to join a thriving department, with a clear pathway to retrain into Commercial Property within 12 months for the right individual. You will work on a varied and fast-paced caseload of residential property transactions, supporting fee earners from instruction through to completion.
The Role
As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth progression of files, providing high-quality support to fee earners while delivering an excellent client experience. Responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions
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Preparing and drafting legal documentation and correspondence
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Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
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Managing the administrative aspects of files and ensuring key deadlines are met
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Supporting the conveyancing team in a busy, deadline-driven environment
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within Residential Property
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Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from start to finish
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
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Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach
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Confident using conveyancing case management systems and MS Office
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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Supportive and friendly team environment
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Structured opportunity to retrain into Commercial Property within 12 months
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Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression
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A stable, permanent role within a reputable Cheshire-based law firm
This role would suit an experienced Conveyancing Assistant who enjoys residential conveyancing but is keen to broaden their skill set and progress into Commercial Property within a supportive and well-structured firm.