Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Residential Conveyancing Assistant – Leicester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal to join a well-regarded Residential Property team based in Leicester. This role would suit a motivated and organised legal professional looking to work within a friendly, supportive environment where high standards of client care and efficient conveyancing are genuinely valued.

You will play a key part in supporting fee earners across a varied residential conveyancing caseload, assisting from initial instruction through to post-completion. The team is known for its collaborative approach, clear communication with clients, and use of modern systems to ensure transactions progress smoothly.

• Providing comprehensive administrative support across residential property matters
• Preparing and issuing client quotations
• Dealing confidently with queries from clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
• Keeping clients updated and proactively monitoring matter progression
• Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML requirements, SRA regulations and CQS standards
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold transactions
• Carrying out online searches and liaising with third-party providers
• Using the Land Registry portal to submit registrations, respond to requisitions and obtain official copies, leases and title plans
• Producing Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submitting applications
• Preparing billing documentation, receipts and payment requests for the finance team
• Providing occasional reception cover where required

You will already have experience within a residential conveyancing environment and a solid understanding of how property transactions progress day to day. You take pride in your organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal (preferred)
• A good working knowledge of legal office procedures
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience using case management systems
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• A practical understanding of the conveyancing process

• Office-based role within a friendly and approachable property team
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:15pm with a one-hour lunch break
• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Firm-funded eye tests
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme, offering additional annual leave based on regional performance
• Ongoing training and development, including support towards professional qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured residential conveyancing team where quality of work, client service and long-term development are genuinely prioritised.