Conveyancing Assistant

Job details

Posted Wednesday 14 January 2026
Location Wilmslow
Job type Permanent
Reference 1505
Recruiter Name Jenny Vickerstaff

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:

  • Assisting with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions

  • Preparing and drafting legal documentation and correspondence

  • Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties

  • Managing the administrative aspects of files and ensuring key deadlines are met

  • Supporting the conveyancing team in a busy, deadline-driven environment

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within Residential Property

  • Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from start to finish

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach

  • Confident using conveyancing case management systems and MS Office

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • Supportive and friendly team environment

  • Structured opportunity to retrain into Commercial Property within 12 months

  • Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression

  • 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.