I am working with a multi-discipline law firm in South Manchester, a leading local firm working in Residential Property, amongst other practice areas. The Conveyancing Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting their conveyancing team, ensuring that all transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the end-to-end progression of residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity, new-build matters and leasehold work, supporting matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion administrative tasks.
• Prepare and check standard documentation such as client engagement letters, ID/AML checks, contract packs, SDLT returns, completion statements and correspondence; ensure documents are accurate and compliant with firm precedents and procedures.
• Maintain and update electronic case files, ensuring clear case notes, timely record of actions and accurate milestones to support fee earners and enable effective file reviews.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations professionally.
• Support the preparation of completion figures, manage disbursement requests, assist with client account transactions and support billing and fee recovery processes under supervision.
• Carry out client identity checks and assist with anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and supporting internal and external file reviews.
• Respond to routine client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners in a timely manner.

Key skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or residential property support role within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with familiarity of standard transaction types.
• Good understanding of residential property processes including sales, purchases, remortgages, leasehold matters and HM Land Registry procedures.
• Knowledge of AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining audit-ready files.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
• Professional communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused with a willingness to learn, embrace new systems and support team improvements.