Assistant Conveyancer / Conveyancing Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a respected Sheffield law firm invites applications for an experienced Assistant Conveyancer to support a specialist residential conveyancing team. You will handle complex title work, liaise with buyers, sellers and lenders, and help prepare contracts and documents for exchange and completion.

This role suits a proactive, highly organised communicator with solid knowledge of title issues, leases and multi-title transactions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Conveyancer, Conveyancing Executive or similar role.
• Exposure to technical residential conveyancing work is essential.
• Strong understanding of title issues, leases and complex property structures.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with multiple third parties.
• A proactive team player with a client‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support senior conveyancers with complex residential conveyancing transactions.
• Review and prepare title documents, contracts and supporting papers.
• Assist with leases, transfers of equity, and variations of lease.
• Undertake title investigations and identify defects, restrictions and covenants.
• Liaise with buyers' and sellers' solicitors, lenders and agents.
• Prepare files for exchange and completion on complex matters.
• Maintain accurate file notes and correspondence in the case management system.
• Escalate complex issues when needed and provide technical support to the team.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Organisation

Job description

Overview

Sue Ross Recruitment is working on behalf of a highly respected, award‑winning Sheffield law firm to recruit an experienced Assistant Conveyancer for its specialist Residential Conveyancing team. The firm is recognised for its forward‑thinking approach, strong client relationships and commitment to excellence, delivering clear, practical legal solutions while guiding clients through their legal journey with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior conveyancers with complex residential conveyancing transactions
• Handling matters including freehold reversions, transfers of equity, lease extensions, variations of lease, title variations and complex title structures
• Reviewing contract packs, title documentation and supporting papers
• Undertaking detailed title investigations and identifying defects, restrictions, covenants and boundary issues
• Raising and responding to technical enquiries relating to title, lease provisions, rights and restrictions
• Reviewing lease documentation and assisting with landlord and tenant considerations
• Drafting and preparing technical legal documents, including transfers, deeds of variation, licences and supplemental documents
• Reviewing search results and highlighting legal or practical property issues
• Liaising with buyers' and sellers' solicitors, estate agents, lenders, IFAs, landlords and managing agents
• Supporting matters involving multi‑title and multi‑party transactions
• Assisting with lender requirements and ensuring compliance with Land Registry and lender panel conditions
• Preparing files for exchange and completion on complex matters
• Maintaining accurate file notes and correspondence on the case management system
• Escalating complex legal or title issues where appropriate
• Providing wider technical support to the residential conveyancing team

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Conveyancer, Conveyancing Executive or similar role
• Exposure to technical residential conveyancing work is essential
• Strong understanding of title issues, leases and complex property structures
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with multiple third parties
• A proactive team player with a client‑focused mindset

Why Apply?

• Join a market‑leading Sheffield law firm with a strong reputation
• Work within a supportive, collaborative and technically strong team
• High‑quality, interesting work away from routine conveyancing
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package