Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant needed in Cheltenham. Salary: £30,000 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 central Cheltenham, with an immediate start available.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established legal practice based in the heart of Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who already has a good understanding of the conveyancing process and is confident supporting fee earners with minimal supervision. You will be joining a close-knit Cheltenham team of 12 people, including solicitors, chartered legal executives and experienced support staff.

The successful candidate will most likely work directly alongside a fee earner and secretary, providing day-to-day support across a busy residential conveyancing caseload. The Cheltenham office is also the firm's hub for commercial conveyancing and is located in an attractive building in a fantastic central location. The majority of the team have been with the business for a number of years, offering a stable and experienced working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and issuing contract papers Supporting with client onboarding and checking identification documentation Preparing completion statements and issuing bills Checking source of funds documentation Reviewing files, understanding their current progress and chasing outstanding matters as required Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other relevant parties Using Building Society portals and the Land Registry Portal Providing day-to-day administrative and conveyancing support to fee earners

Skills & Requirements:

Ideally 2-3 years of previous conveyancing experience Previous experience working within a conveyancing department and supporting fee earners Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process Ability to pick up a file, understand its current progress and confidently chase outstanding matters Confident using Building Society portals and the Land Registry Portal Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicating with clients, estate agents and colleagues Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Formal qualifications are not essential, with relevant conveyancing experience being the priority Pay & Benefits: £30,000 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 Excellent central Cheltenham location Opportunity to join an experienced and long-standing team Additional Information:
This is a fully office-based position with no hybrid or remote working available On-site parking is not available due to the central Cheltenham location 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 , Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00.