Conveyancing Assistant needed in Gloucester. Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per annum. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with a 30-minute lunch break. This is a fully office-based position in Gloucester, with an immediate start available.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established legal practice based in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within a long-term legal support role. Previous conveyancing experience would be ideal; however, candidates with previous legal experience or graduates looking to develop a career within a legal assistant position will also be considered.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside a newly qualified Conveyancer, providing day-to-day support across their residential conveyancing caseload. The position will involve a mixture of conveyancing administration and secretarial duties, with additional training provided where required.

The firm is looking for someone with a positive working attitude who is keen to build their knowledge and experience while remaining within an assistant position for the foreseeable future. Longer-term progression opportunities may become available, but the immediate requirement is for someone who is happy to develop and become an established member of the team in a support capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to a Conveyancer
Supporting with client onboarding and checking identification documentation
Preparing correspondence and relevant conveyancing documentation
Assisting with the administration and organisation of residential conveyancing files
Reviewing files and chasing outstanding information where required
Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other relevant parties
Maintaining accurate and organised client records and documentation
Providing general administrative and conveyancing support to the wider team

Skills & Requirements:

Previous conveyancing experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Legal graduates or candidates with previous legal experience will be considered
Graduates looking to establish themselves within a long-term legal assistant role are encouraged to apply
Strong administration and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
Positive working attitude with a willingness to learn
Comfortable working in a support-focused and secretarial position
Looking for a long-term assistant role rather than immediate progression into a fee-earning position
Formal conveyancing qualifications are not essential, with additional training available where required

Pay & Benefits:

£26,500 - £28,000 per annum
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase an additional 3 days of annual leave per year
Company pension scheme
Discretionary company bonus scheme based on individual and business performance
Company social events including Christmas parties and mid-year events
Training and support provided
Opportunity for longer-term career development and progression

Additional Information:

This is a fully office-based position with no hybrid or remote working available
Further training can be provided for the successful candidate
The initial interview stage will be an informal telephone or Microsoft Teams conversation
Successful candidates will then attend an in-person interview with the team they would be working alongside

How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ.
Call 01452 507500, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.

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