Residential Property Assistant (6191)

We are a national law firm with local reach, offering conveyancing support.

About the role

The Legal Assistant provides conveyancing administrative support to fee‑earners (Southern based). You will assist with purchase, sale, remortgage, secured lending and related property matters.

Responsibilities

• Open files and conduct conflict checks.
• Perform compliance procedures.
• Prepare sales packs and liaise with managing agents.
• Prepare initial forms and draft contract documents.
• Complete post‑completion processes including Land Registry applications.
• Request property searches and prepare letters to clients, banks, solicitors and other third parties.
• Update spreadsheets and track statutory dates.
• Liaise with clients to provide updates on matter progress.
• Ensure documentation is recorded and updated in electronic files.
• Handle reprographics tasks: photocopying, scanning, binding and printing.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post.
• Process payments and invoices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting fee‑earners in conveyancing or residential property.
• Experience in an administrative/secretarial role, meeting strict deadlines in fast‑paced environments.
• Familiarity with HMLR, SDLT and conveyancing searches and documentation.
• Excellent client service skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Will work five days per week on site in Newbury during probation; hybrid after probation.

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy up to 35 hours extra).
• Generous pension schemes.
• Two volunteering days per year (paid).
• Westfield Health membership with medical service refunds.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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