Conveyancing Assistant
Manchester
4 days office based/ 1 day WFH (full time during settling in period)
  
Our client, a leading law firm in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their dynamic Real Estate Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in property law to contribute to a busy and successful practice.
  
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of conveyancing activities, including:

• Handling newbuild transactions for purchasers, which includes preparing completion statements.
• Submitting SDLTs, conducting Land Registry searches, and applying for property searches.
• Managing sale transactions, issuing contract packs, and addressing sale enquiries.
• Preparing and submitting files for post-completion (AP1) and dealing with requisitions from the Land Registry. Knowledge of InfoTrack is beneficial.
• Maintaining communication with clients, developers, estate agents, and mortgage brokers.

  
Position Details:

• The role is office-based for an initial settling period, transitioning to remote working one day per week thereafter.
• You will provide one-on-one support to a Senior Associate with a demanding caseload, working within a small and friendly team.

Candidate Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in handling conveyancing matters within a legal property department.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Proclaim, Lender Exchange, and LMS is advantageous, though comprehensive training will be provided.