Mallory Pryce
Conveyancing Assistant
Requirements
Requires previous experience in a conveyancing support or paralegal role with familiarity in residential property transactions. Candidates must possess strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward professional development.
Job Description
Our client with offices in North Manchester are recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy residential property team. The role will suit a proactive and organised individual keen to develop a career in conveyancing within a supportive and client-focused environment. This is perfect for a conveyancing assistant looking to have the development they need and clear progression to become a fee earner or qualified property lawyer.
The firm is known for its strong team ethos, strong client care and professional approach and modern way of working. Continued investment across their offices and ambitious long-term growth plans mean the firm attracts high-quality instruction, strong referral networks and colleagues seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking platform.
Key responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day support to fee earners on a range of conveyancing matters, including residential sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and wider residential property matters.
Prepare, check and collate paperwork such as contracts, SDLT returns, and completion statements.
Liaise with clients, mortgage brokers, estate agents, search providers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner.
Open and maintain matter files in the case management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records and time recording.
Carry out property searches, obtain and review title documents, and highlight issues to supervising solicitors/licensed conveyancers.
Assist with reporting to clients, preparing client care letters and managing ID and AML checks.
Support completion processes including drafting completion statements, arranging funds transfer and post-completion registration tasks.
Key skills and experience:
Previous experience in a conveyancing support or paralegal role within a law firm or conveyancing practice.
Familiarity with residential sales, purchases and remortgages; exposure to commercial property is desirable but not essential.
Strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and good numeracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a professional manner when dealing with clients and third parties.
Experience of case management systems, Microsoft Office and online search/land registry portals.
Organised, able to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines under supervision.
Understanding of basic AML and client identification requirements.
Team player with a collaborative and proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop technical conveyancing knowledge.
The firm offers:
Competitive salary
Fantastic development, with a supportive, modern working environment.
Access to high-quality work, excellent training and clear progression opportunities.
Strong internal referral networks and the opportunity to work alongside experienced fee earners.
Ongoing investment in infrastructure, systems and professional development.
Skills
About Mallory Pryce
Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment firm for professional and commercial services. We have successfully placed candidates into permanent and contract roles within a broad range of disciplines across the UK. At Mallory Pryce, we take care to understand our clients and our candidates, to match talented professionals with long term opportunities, that bolster business and professional growth. We pride ourselves on robust and efficient processes that ensure positive and productive experiences for both our candidates and clients. Our network has expanded over the last 6 years since establishing the Mallory Pryce team and also following the director's successful career in recruitment spanning 15 years. Call us today for a chat about how we can help you with hiring, or alternatively, help you find new opportunities - 01772 284 931