Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Overview
A well-established North West law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and friendly Conveyancing Department in Chester. This is a client-facing role offering a varied workload and the opportunity to support fee earners on a wide range of residential property matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a professional, friendly service to clients at all times
- Liaise with clients, solicitors, and third parties via phone and email
- Assist clients with procedural queries
- Handle incoming and outgoing post and emails on behalf of the fee earner
- Maintain fee earner diaries and take messages
- Open new files and complete standard onboarding documentation
- Support with the use of the case management system
- Process client payments and assist with online banking transactions
Requirements
- Previous experience within a conveyancing role is essential
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment
- Good IT skills
- Team player with a proactive approach
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
About the Firm
This is an established regional law firm with a strong presence across the North West, combining traditional client care values with a modern approach to legal services. The firm offers a supportive working environment and services clients across England and Wales.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional accrual)
- Birthday day off
- Life insurance
- Attendance bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Travel and cycle schemes
- Staff referral bonus
- Discounted legal services
- Monthly incentives and social events
- Ongoing training and development opportunities