Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Enfield, London
Reports to: Conveyancing Solicitor /Partner/ Head of Conveyancing Department
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy conveyancing team in Enfield. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in conveyancing and will support our solicitors in delivering a high standard of service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:

• File Management: Assisting with the opening, management, and closing of conveyancing files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and filed appropriately.
• Client Communication: Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to provide updates, gather information, and answer queries.
• Document Preparation: Preparing legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements under the supervision of a conveyancing solicitor.
• Searches and Enquiries: Assisting with the preparation and submission of property searches, raising enquiries, and reviewing responses.
• Post-Completion Tasks: Managing post-completion processes, including dealing with registrations at HM Land Registry, handling stamp duty submissions, and ensuring all post-completion documentation is accurate and submitted within required timeframes.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Case Progression: Tracking key dates and deadlines to ensure smooth progression of files and updating the case management system accordingly.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures and client identity verification.

Person Specification:
Essential:

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous manner.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using case management systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to manage post-completion registrations and documentation, including HM Land Registry applications and stamp duty submissions.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of residential or commercial conveyancing processes.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures related to property transactions.
• Experience in a legal environment, particularly within a solicitors

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 20 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays. + upto 4 days discretionary at xmas
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, EN1 3EP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least one years experience in a similar role

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Conveyancing Paralegal