About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and growing law firm with a strong reputation within the Residential Property sector. With a collaborative and supportive culture, they are known for delivering high levels of client service while maintaining a personable and professional approach.

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal to join a busy Residential Property team, with a particular focus on new build transactions. This role would suit someone with around two years’ conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to continue developing within a supportive and ambitious firm. Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will play a key role in supporting transactions from instruction through to post-completion, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive an excellent service throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, developers, brokers and third parties
• Assisting with client onboarding, including ID verification and proof of funds checks
• Supporting new build transactions through the early stages of the process
• Assisting with file opening and general file management
• Preparing completion statements
• Handling LISA and Help to Buy ISA withdrawals
• Managing NHBC warranty portal administration
• Ordering and reviewing searches including Local Authority and Chancel searches
• Preparing SDLT and Land Registry forms
• Providing general administrative support to the Residential Property team
• Supporting team targets and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently

Qualifications:
The successful candidate is likely to have:
Required Skills:

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing, ideally new build
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to manage a busy workload and support multiple fee earners
• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

Preferred Skills:

• Ongoing training and development
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Regular social and team events
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Additional leave over the Christmas period
• Long-term progression opportunities

Pay range and compensation package:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based role in Essex

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.