Conveyancing Legal Assistant - GM Legal Recruitment : Job Details

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Southampton, Hampshire

Full-time, Office-Based

Join a Leading Conveyancing Team at this established Southampton Legal Practice

A multi-office legal practice in Southampton seeks an organised and enthusiastic Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support a busy residential property team.

Your Role

As a Conveyancing Legal Assistant, you provide essential support to the fee earners with a wide range of conveyancing tasks, including:

• File Management: Opening, maintaining, and closing residential conveyancing files from instruction to post-completion.
• Client Liaison: Acting as the first point of contact for clients, estate agents, and third parties, ensuring exceptional communication and updates throughout the transaction process.
• Drafting Documents: Preparing and completing legal documents, such as contracts, transfer deeds, SDLT forms, and Land Registry applications.
• Searches and Compliance: Ordering property searches, reviewing results, and ensuring all compliance checks (e.g., ID verification and anti-money laundering) are completed.
• Post-Completion Work: Managing submissions to HM Land Registry, including registration applications and handling requisitions promptly.

Suitability:

• Conveyancing Experience: ideally 6-12 months+ experience in a conveyancing or property legal assistant role.

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and efficiency in document preparation and data management.
• Client-Focused: A friendly, professional approach with excellent communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For further details, on this role and other opportunities in the Hampshire conveyancing market, contact Gary Longmate at GM Legal Recruitment or simply apply online today!