Conveyancing Assistant

Lytham St Annes – £26,000

Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Lytham / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Are you a proactive and experienced Conveyancing Assistant seeking the next step in your legal career? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and growing Residential Conveyancing team within a respected law firm that offers real progression opportunities and a hands-on role in a busy, client-focused environment.

The Role:
As an integral part of the conveyancing support team, you will work alongside Conveyancers and Solicitors on a variety of residential property matters, supporting transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role, where your contribution will directly support the smooth and timely delivery of client services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to Conveyancers managing active caseloads.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date case files using a Case Management System.
• Communicating professionally with clients, solicitors, lenders, and third parties by phone and email.
• Managing inbound and outbound correspondence in line with service expectations.
• Ordering property searches, AML checks, and final searches.
• Preparing and sending contract packs to purchasers.
• Supporting the contract exchange process, including chasing and exchanging contracts.
• Monitoring fee earners' inboxes during their non-working days.
• Ensuring all activity complies with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing support role is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively in a busy environment.
• Professional and confident communication skills, particularly over the phone.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and case management software.
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Committed to delivering excellent client service and upholding high professional standards.

If you're looking for a firm where your work makes a difference and career growth is genuinely supported, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk. For a confidential discussion, contact 07537 156 394.