We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy property team. This role would suit someone who is ambitious, adaptable and committed to achieving high standards, with previous property experience desirable but not essential.
You will provide professional administrative and legal support to a wide variety of clients, helping the team to remain organised and work efficiently. Responsibilities will include opening files, client onboarding, document production, proofreading, responding to client enquiries and assisting with exchanges, completions, Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, registrations of title and file closures.
The successful candidate will have strong IT and organisational skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. This is an office-based position in Teignmouth, requiring attendance five days a week.
The Firm
Our client is an established regional firm of solicitors with offices across Devon, providing high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals both locally and nationally. The firm has a strong reputation across a number of legal fields and offers specialist services to a broad range of clients and sectors.
Its expanding property team provides a bespoke conveyancing service across England and Wales, combining a traditional personal approach with speed, efficiency and the latest technology. Much of the firm’s work comes through client recommendations, reflecting its commitment to excellent service.
The firm regards its people as its most important asset and is committed to supporting colleagues, investing in training and development, and creating a healthy culture of challenge, expectation, support and care. Its values are high-quality work, healthy growth and happy teams.
Responsibilities
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Providing professional, proactive administrative and legal support to the property team.
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Opening files and completing client onboarding.
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Using the firm’s IT systems and packages effectively.
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Proofreading documents and correspondence.
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Responding to client enquiries by email and telephone.
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Producing and preparing legal documents.
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Assisting with exchanges and completions.
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Preparing and filing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
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Assisting with registrations of title.
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Closing and archiving client files.
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Supporting lawyers generally with day-to-day conveyancing matters.
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Maintaining a well-organised approach and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
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Working under pressure and meeting relevant deadlines.
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Attending the Teignmouth office five days a week.
Experience and Skills Sought
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Previous experience in a property role is desirable but not essential.
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Strong IT and organisational skills.
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A proactive, adaptable and ‘can-do’ attitude.
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Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
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High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
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[Suggestion: Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.]
Hours and Benefits
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Monday to Friday = 08:45 – 17:00
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25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
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Birthday off after 5 years’ service
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The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days
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Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
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Auto-enrolment pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Bonus scheme
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Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
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Long service rewards
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Medicash health cash plan
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Mindful Manager – committed to supporting employees’ mental health
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Free fruit
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Season ticket loan scheme
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Eye test vouchers
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to James at Aspiria Legal.