Conveyancing Assistant – Residential Property - The Legists : Job Details

Conveyancing Assistant – Residential PropertyBrighouse

 Full-Time

 Office Based

About the Company

We’re a well-established, people-focused law firm with a proud regional presence and a growing national reputation. Our team is built on genuine values — fairness, respect, and community spirit — and we’re proud to offer a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Our people tell us they appreciate our open, approachable culture and the opportunity to build long-term, rewarding careers. Whether you’re taking your next step or looking to grow your conveyancing career within a welcoming and supportive firm, this could be the perfect move for you.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our friendly and thriving Residential Property team in Brighouse. This is a hands-on, client-focused role where you’ll play a vital part in supporting residential sales and purchase transactions.

We’re seeking someone with at least 12 months’ conveyancing experience, ideally in sales and purchase matters, who can hit the ground running. You’ll need to be confident, organised and enthusiastic, with a genuine commitment to providing outstanding client service. In return, you’ll be joining a supportive, encouraging team with real opportunities to learn, grow and progress your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening new files and inputting instructions onto the case management system

• Producing relevant legal letters and documents

• Keeping the case management system up to date as the matter progresses

• Issuing contracts and assisting with replies to enquiries

• Ordering searches and handling exchanges

• Setting up completions and preparing mortgage reports for clients

• Dealing with incoming post, client calls and general enquiries

• Administrative tasks including filing, billing, photocopying and archiving

Key Skills

• Strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Professional, friendly and client-focused communication skills

• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure

• A flexible, proactive, can-do attitude

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Experience Required

• 12+ months’ experience in conveyancing, specifically handling residential sales and purchases

• Previous experience in a busy, fast-paced legal environment

SalarySalary will be based on experience — please include your current salary and expectations when applying.

LocationBrighouse

Job Type: Full-time