Residential Conveyancing Assistant: Career Growth & Training

HCB Solicitors Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bedford is seeking a full-time Residential Conveyancing Assistant. Responsibilities include preparing quotes, managing client queries, updating case progression, and handling leasehold transactions. Candidates should possess advanced computer skills, experience in a legal office, and organisational talents. The role offers stability with a fixed fee model and includes 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Firm Funded Eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit quotes to clients.
• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents.
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression.
• Opening/closing files on the case management system.
• Experience of Leasehold transactions.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Proficiency in English

Basic understanding of the conveyancing process

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A legal firm in Bedford is seeking a full-time Residential Conveyancing Assistant. Responsibilities include preparing quotes, managing client queries, updating case progression, and handling leasehold transactions. Candidates should possess advanced computer skills, experience in a legal office, and organisational talents. The role offers stability with a fixed fee model and includes 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.