Conveyancer/Executive – Residential – Pontefract

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors in Pontefract is seeking a residential property Conveyancer/Executive to join our Pontefract office on a full-time basis. The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion.

The successful candidate will have extensive freehold and leasehold experience, work with minimal supervision, and build a solid local client base while delivering a first-class service throughout the conveyancing process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience at a similar level.
• Extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Excellent written English to produce client and court documents.

Responsibilities

• Deal with matters at all stages from initial instructions through to archiving in line with procedures.
• Take instructions from clients and advise accordingly.
• Obtain and prepare file documentation.
• Billing files and collecting monies due to the firm.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as required.
• Maintain and update legal knowledge and skills.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Client-focused communication

Legal documentation

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 25 offices.

Recently recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 employers in The Sunday Times Best Big Places to Work 2026, there’s never been a better time to join the team at Ison Harrison.

We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee‑ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax‑free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.

Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.

Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.

Job Description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our Pontefract office on a full time basis.

The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

Main Responsibilities

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills

Key Skills – Essential

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer‑friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer‑friendly and effective manner.
• Good keyboard skills.

Knowledge

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge
• Windows, Word and Excel
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience at a similar level

Other

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

Norwood House, Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 1BT

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.