Conveyancing Assistant (Full/Part Time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wykeham & Co are looking for an experienced Conveyancing assistant to join their small team at their office located is rural Wiltshire. You will be joining a friendly firm and will be rewarded with a competitive salary.
The role will be working as a Legal Assistant within the Conveyancing team supporting one of the solicitors. This will include communicating effectively with clients and solicitors over the telephone and via email. The successful candidate will be responsible for some elements of matter handling for the team also.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working within Residential Conveyancing. Responsibilities of this role will include opening files, using the case management system as instructed by the fee earner, typing dictation, conducting property searches and post completion formalities.The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Working Hours
The successful candidate will typically work 30 hours/4 days a week.
Criteria required
Ideally with a history of working in a residential conveyancing practice
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work well as part of a team
Strong organisational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Holiday entitlement
20 days plus bank holidays, as well as the period between Christmas and New Year
Salary: up to £23,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Work remotely:
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30/37.5 per week
Salary: Up to £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chippenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: NPW/Assistant/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Conveyancing Assistant (Full/Part Time) roles across Wykeham & Co's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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