Conveyancing Assistant

London – £22,000 - £36,000

A well-established law firm are currently looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/ Paralegal to join their team in Wimbledon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support residential property department in managing transaction caseloads.
• Draft documents using agreed standards and the firm’s precedent library.
• Coordinate document management for large transactions.
• Support the department with exchange and pre-completion matters, including preparing engrossments, invoicing, completion statements, requesting mortgage funds, preparing SDLT Land Transaction Returns, and filing the same.
• Manage residential property transaction completions, including post-completion tasks such as registration of transactions at Companies House and the Land Registry, and issuing or archiving deeds.
• Handle file-opening, closing, and archiving per the firm’s Case Management procedures.
• Perform general office and administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, post-opening, filing, data entry, arranging conference calls, and answering phone calls and the front door.
• Provide excellent client care and always maintain high service quality.
• Ensure work is performed accurately, reliably, and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member.

The Ideal Candidate:

• At least 12 months experience as a residential conveyancing Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Conveyancing Assistant.
• Strong computer literacy, including familiarity with case management systems.
• Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and basic regulatory obligations.
• Previous experience in a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key clients at all levels.