Conveyancing Assistant (Remote - 12 month FTC)

About the company

Amity Law is part of the PEXA Group and focuses exclusively on conveyancing. The firm supports people moving home, whether they are buying, selling or remortgaging, by combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of each client’s situation and timing needs.

It is a fully regulated and licensed law firm that works with individuals, investors and lenders, and it has built a 20-year reputation with a strong emphasis on customer service.

The business values diversity, development and retention, and promotes a transparent, approachable culture with an open-door style of working. As the company continues to grow, it is looking for motivated people to join its team.

The role

This position is for a Conveyancing Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support experienced Conveyancing Case Handlers and help drive residential property transactions forward while contributing to a high-quality client experience.

The role suits someone with conveyancing administration experience who is comfortable in a busy environment and keen to develop a career in property law.

Key duties

• Provide administrative support to Conveyancing Case Handlers during residential property matters
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other external parties to keep transactions progressing
• Carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks and prepare conveyancing paperwork
• Track tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines
• Maintain case management records with important dates and case details
• Prepare case files for exchange, completion and closing
• Deliver strong customer service throughout the transaction journey

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience in a client-facing conveyancing support or legal administration role. You should be well organised, proactive and able to juggle several priorities at once.

Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset are important, along with confidence using case management systems such as Redbrick and Microsoft Office.

A legal qualification is not essential, but it would be beneficial if you are already studying, or planning to study, toward CILEX, CLC or an LLB.

Contract and working arrangement

This is a fully remote role and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Pay and benefits

The salary for this position is £27,000.

• Work fully remotely
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access opportunities to learn and grow your conveyancing career
• Become part of a respected specialist law firm within the PEXA Group

Pre-employment checks and data privacy

As part of post-offer checks, the personal information collected from applicants will be shared with Cifas for fraud prevention, identity verification and the detection of unlawful, dishonest or seriously improper conduct. If such issues are identified, access to certain services or employment may be declined.

Applicant data will also be handled in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. During recruitment, personal data may be processed by PEXA Group entities as controllers or, in some cases, joint controllers. By applying, you consent to this processing in accordance with the relevant privacy notice.

Employee benefits

• 25 days of annual leave each year, running from January to December, rising to 27 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays; part-time staff receive this on a pro-rated basis
• Option to buy up to one additional working week of leave
• Four paid wellness days each year to rest and recharge, pro-rated for part-time employees, with one day requested per quarter
• One paid volunteering day annually to support a charity of your choice
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Life assurance worth four times basic salary
• £800 health flex allowance through Benifex to spend on selected health benefits such as private health insurance, a health cash plan, dental cover or health assessments
• Optional extra benefits through Benifex, including an Activity Pass, Perkbox discounts, a beauty and fitness discount card, Cycle to Work, motor breakdown cover, will writing, and the option to enhance existing benefits
• Critical illness cover equal to one times basic salary
• Eligibility for the group employee share plan, subject to annual invitation
• Enhanced maternity or adoption pay of up to 20 weeks at full pay
• Enhanced paternity pay of up to 4 weeks at full pay
• Access to a discretionary short-term incentive scheme, depending on role and level
• Learning and development support, including LinkedIn Learning and reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Employee assistance support, wellbeing resources, eye test vouchers and a contribution toward VDU glasses
• Access to PEXA office spaces in Leeds and Thame, including the new Leeds workspace in West Village with Bruntwood-hosted local events

Application note

If this sounds like the right opportunity, the employer encourages interested candidates to apply.