Conveyancing Legal Assistant Location: Southwest London (office based) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30–17:00 Salary: Competitive, DOE A well-established and respected law firm in the Southwest London area is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their busy residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with at least 12 months’ residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress within a supportive and professional environment. Key Objectives

* Support fee earners with the management and progression of residential conveyancing files.

* Handle client and file-related queries professionally, both by phone and in person.

* Ensure timely, efficient and compliant progression of matters.

* Maintain accurate file management in line with firm policies.

* Provide excellent client care, escalating matters where necessary.

* Attend to clients, take instructions and prepare correspondence.

* Use internal systems and processes effectively.

* Liaise courteously with clients and introducers.

* Manage your own workload with minimal supervision.

* Comply with all firm procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Linking incoming post to relevant files.

* Using case management and ledger systems.

* Verifying client ID in line with AML requirements.

* Opening new files and issuing client care packs.

* Reviewing and preparing files for closure or archiving.

* Returning all telephone calls within 2 hours where possible, or by close of business.

* Preparing contract packs in line with procedure.

* Raising pre-contract enquiries.

* Ordering searches.

* Assisting with exchanges and post-completion work.

* Supporting fee earners throughout the entire transaction process.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

* Pension scheme

* Clear pathways for career development

* Stable, full-time, office-based role within a supportive team

Application Requirement

* Do you have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing?

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further:

We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us in that time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion