Temporary Assistant Conveyancer

Temporary Assistant Conveyancer (until December) Competitive Salary Witham, Essex Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm The purpose of the role is to support the legal team in all aspects of plot conveyancing work, assisting with…

Job type Temporary
Posted 18 September 2026

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Temporary Assistant Conveyancer (until December)
Competitive Salary
Witham, Essex
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

The purpose of the role is to support the legal team in all aspects of plot conveyancing work, assisting with legal documentation, post-completion processes, and general legal office duties, while gaining experience and contributing to the smooth operation of the team within this temporary opportunity.

Duties:

Assist with plot reservations, engrossments, filing, exchanges, title checks and completions to ensure smooth and timely property transactions
Support Conveyancers with their caseloads
Handle standard conveyancing matters under supervision to develop legal expertise and contribute to case progress.
Manage post-completion tasks such as stamp duty returns and Land Registration to finalise transactions and ensure legal compliance.
Assist with lease/transfer variations and reversion sales to facilitate accurate and lawful property modificati
Support the recovery of retentions (non-litigious) to secure outstanding funds and close financial matt
Carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in accordance with legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
Respond to requests for certificates of compliance and enquiries from owners on historic sites to provide accurate information and maintain good client relati
Use the Company's case management system to carry out legal tasks and maintain records to ensure efficient workflow and accurate documentatiRequirements:

Experience in an administrative role (it is desirable that this is in a legal support role, preferably within conveyancing or property law but this is not mandatory).
Availability for immediate start is ideal.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple team members.
Attention to detail and ability to manage routine legal processes.
Familiarity with legal case management systems is desirable.Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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