Conveyancer / Conveyancing Assistant

Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant / Conveyancer

Location: Ipswich

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Conveyancing Assistant eager to develop their legal expertise, or an experienced Conveyancer confident in managing files efficiently and with professionalism. This role is central to residential property transactions, where precision, speed, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

For Conveyancing Assistant:

• Assist fee earners with a caseload encompassing residential property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
• Draught and prepare legal documents, contracts, and completion statements accurately
• Conduct searches and liaise with local authorities and relevant third parties
• Manage client onboarding, identity verification, and file opening procedures
• Respond to enquiries and provide timely updates to clients, estate agents, and lenders
• Maintain precise records and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

For Conveyancer (Fee Earner Level):

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing files from instruction to completion
• Offer clear and practical advice to clients throughout the transaction process
• Review title documentation, raise enquiries, and resolve legal issues promptly and effectively
• Communicate with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors to facilitate smooth progress
• Ensure transactions proceed efficiently within agreed timescales
• Uphold high standards of client care and regulatory compliance

Requirements

For Conveyancing Assistant:

• Previous experience in conveyancing or legal support is advantageous
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach

For Conveyancer:

• Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or an experienced non-qualified fee earner
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of the conveyancing process
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with case management systems
• Experience handling high-volume caseloads
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression pathways with opportunities to advance from assistant level to fee earner and beyond
• Ongoing training and structured support, including mentoring and professional development
• Exposure to a varied caseload to enhance technical expertise