Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant on behalf of a highly successful family run firm. Our client is based in Chesterfield and has extensive experience working with a variety of clients across the region. As a conveyancing assistant, you will be supporting a Fee Earner with a caseload consisting of Buying and selling, Remortgaging, Transfer of Equity, and Equity Release.

The full time, permanent position lends a chance to join a leading law firm with a fantastic reputation, which is increasingly growing due to its success.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare correspondence, forms, and documents in accordance with instructions.


• To assist fee earner in the management and progression of transactions as directed.


• Preparation of sale contracts and relevant supporting documentation on registered and unregistered titles.


• To facilitate exchange of contracts.


• To prepare and/or arrange financial statements, SDLT submissions, certificates of title for advance funds.


• To act as a point of contact for clients by telephone and face to face including recording accurate messages and information.


• To professionally liaise with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders and other law firms as appropriate.

Required experience:

• Good working knowledge of the full conveyancing process and of assisting fee earners within a conveyancing team.


• At least 12 months’ experience in a similar role.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word and outlook, and prior experience using case management systems.

Desirable skills:

• Good personal organisation including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work methodically and accurately with an excellent attention to detail.


• Strong team working skills and ability to work on own initiative.


• Excellent communication and client care skills.


• A dedication to delivering excellent standards of client care.


• A flexible, adaptable, and solution-based approach.

For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest and the North East, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you.

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