Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant – Chapel Allerton, Leeds | Residential Property | Career Development Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a thriving residential property team at a well-established law firm based in Chapel Allerton, Leeds.

This full-time position is ideal for candidates with at least 12 months of experience in residential sales and purchase conveyancing. You’ll be supporting a busy team of property professionals and working in a client-facing role, where excellent communication and organisational skills are key.

This role offers genuine prospects for career progression and development within a supportive and friendly working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening new client files and entering instructions into the Case Management system
• Drafting and preparing legal documents and standard correspondence
• Updating files and systems throughout each stage of the transaction
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with enquiries
• Ordering searches and managing all relevant paperwork relating to exchanges and completions
• Issuing mortgage reports to clients and preparing for completion
• Handling incoming post and telephone queries professionally
• Assisting with general administration tasks including filing, billing and archiving

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience working in a conveyancing support role
• Solid understanding of residential sale and purchase processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a high-volume workload
• Proficient IT skills and confident using case management systems
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Flexible, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team

What’s on Offer?

• Work in a reputable law firm with a growing property department
• Join a supportive team culture with career development opportunities
• Office-based role in a popular Leeds suburb with easy access to transport links

Why Join This Firm?

In addition to a supportive and professional working environment, this firm offers one of the best employee benefit packages in the region:

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free up to £3,600 per year)
• 31 days holiday entitlement
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in Service Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paycare Health Cash Plan
• Discounted travel options
• Payroll giving scheme (tax-free charitable donations)
• £1,000 referral fee for successful employee recruitment
• Professional membership/subscription support
• Interest-free loan for annual train/bus pass
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after one year of employment
• Free will after one year of employment

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant seeking to advance your career with one of Yorkshire's most prestigious firms, apply now via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.

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