Backhouse Solicitors is a vibrant, family-run practice with big ambitions, strong commercial momentum, and a real sense of personality! Exceptional client service is at the core of everything we do and we’re looking for people who share that same passion.

A bit about the role

A new opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Conveyancing Executive (unqualified with sufficient experience and knowledge and/or who is undertaking professional training to become qualified) to join our highly reputable conveyancing team.

Working within an experienced team, you will be offering expert, commercially minded legal advice and ensuring that the service levels we provide remain top-class.

Day to day responsibilities

  • Building up a good rapport with referrers and clients
  • You will deal effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance
  • You will be responsible for chasing various documentation, ID, mortgage offers and searches
  • Proactive updates to the client regarding their transaction, contract checks, mortgage reports and search results checking, replying to freehold and leasehold enquiries
  • Dealing with existing residential titles (new build experience would be beneficial but not essential for this role)
  • Dealing with the exchange of contracts and completion of purchase
  • Working alongside the team to achieve monthly targets and KPIs
  • Growing the Backhouse business – working with the rest of the team to develop new opportunities and communicating our message to attract new clients.

Let’s talk about you

At Backhouse, we take pride in our high professional and ethical standards and are looking for someone who shares that commitment. We’re seeking a motivated, professional individual with a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality work and excellent client service.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

  • Have good knowledge of conveyancing and running your own caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision.
  • Are experienced with new build transactions (beneficial but not essential)
  • Have excellent communication skills – confident, clear, articulate and welcoming
  • Take pride in what you do and provide the highest level of client service
  • Are a hard worker who wants to develop their legal career and progress quickly
  • Are a team player

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Ongoing professional training and development courses
  • Medicash – health, dental and eyecare
  • Team events and get togethers
  • Discounted parking with Q-Park Chelmsford
  • 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Annual leave loyalty scheme
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Staff referral schemes
  • Free fruit in the office
  • Dress down Fridays!

Location and Working Hours

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Location: Chelmsford/Leigh-on-Sea

Is this where you belong?

If you’re ready for a role with real impact at a firm with real personality, this could be your moment.

Send your CV and covering letter to HR@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk