Conveyancing Assistant, Bristol

Resolve Recruitment are proud to be working with a reputable and well-established Property Lawyers firm in Bristol.

Due to expansion, our client now seeks several Conveyancing Assistants to join their busy conveyancing and property teams in Filton and Portishead in order to support the residential conveyancing teams in a wide range of administrative duties.

The role:

• Specialise in property law, working on behalf of clients both selling and buying.


• Provide an exceptional customer experience.


• Assist the office conveyancer as required.


• Support all team members in providing an exceptional customer experience.


• Working as part of an office team to provide an efficient and friendly service to clients.


• Liaise with staff from other group companies.


• Handle telephone enquiries, correspondence and emails to provide updates and information.


• Pro-actively deal with matters, ensuring clients, estate agents and all interested parties advised of developments at all stages.


• Protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering.


• Optimise operating systems, policies and procedures for all administrative duties ensuring due diligence.


• Complete Stamp Duty Land Tax forms and submitting Land Registry applications.


• Order required Searches.


• Drafting and amending letters and legal documents.


• Review of contract and supporting documentation.


• Process enquiries on sale transactions.


• Liaise with other law firms and estate agents when involved in the transaction.

• Ideal candidates will have good conveyancing admin experience, and some sale file experience.


• Candidates without recent experience working in a conveyancing or legal environment will also be considered along with a background in property and good admin/customer service experience.


• Solid understanding of property law and the conveyancing process is desirable.


• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


• Proficiency in using relevant software and technology for legal and administrative tasks.


• A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

• Excellent basic salary of up to £23,000 p/a depending on experience


• Hours: Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)


• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Additional holiday entitlement per year of service after first year (up to 30 days)


• Career development and qualification opportunities


• Job security - an established local independent business of 40 years


• Relaxed smart casual dress code (basically suits not compulsory)


• Excellent induction, training and ongoing support


• Career and progression opportunities