Conveyancing Legal Assistant

RecQuest is working on behalf of a respected law firm in Petersfield seeking a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their residential property team.

This is a hands-on support role suited to someone who already understands how a conveyancing transaction works and is ready to take on real responsibility within a busy department.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of residential property files

• Drafting contracts, requisitions on title, and completion documents

• Carrying out property searches and managing search results

• Handling client and third-party correspondence by phone and email

• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system and ensuring compliance with SRA and CQS standards

What they are looking for:

• Previous experience working in a residential conveyancing team, ideally in a legal assistant or paralegal capacity

• A solid understanding of the conveyancing process from offer through to post-completion

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

• Confident communication skills for regular client contact