CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT – FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

Location: Stowmarket
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
We are a long-established and busy high street law firm located in the heart of Stowmarket. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our thriving Residential Conveyancing Department. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to become an integral part of a supportive and professional team. The successful candidate will work directly alongside our Conveyancing Executives to assist with their busy caseloads.

As a Conveyancing Assistant, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the conveyancing team with sales and purchases from instruction to completion
• Preparing quotes, client care packs, and opening new files
• Carrying out AML checks and entering data accurately into our case management system
• Obtaining title documents, issuing contracts, and requesting leasehold packs
• Liaising with estate agents, housing associations, lenders, and clients
• Managing communications via email, letter, and telephone professionally
• Drafting transfer deeds, completion statements, bills, and requisitions as required
• Preparing for exchange and completion
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and client information
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring progress of files in a timely and efficient manner
• Providing cover for the fee earner’s email inbox when needed
• Handling post-completion tasks and file closures
• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and firm procedures
• Supporting general administrative functions for the department