Conveyancing Assistant

Confidential; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Confidential in Bradford is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to support a Residential Property fee earner in a busy team. You will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, drawing on 3+ years of conveyancing experience and a solid understanding of the process from instruction to post-completion.

The role offers a competitive salary up to 28,000, dependent on experience, with a collaborative, supportive office environment and opportunities for long-term career

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in residential conveyancing
• Strong understanding of conveyancing from instruction through post-completion
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to a Residential Conveyancer
• Manage client matters in line with procedures and service standards
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and contract packs
• Handle new client enquiries and maintain regular client communication
• Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders and third parties
• Order and review searches on purchase matters
• Assist with pre-exchange requirements and post-completion registrations
• Manage file opening and closing procedures
• Prepare client bills and assist with financial administration
• Maintain accurate case management records and filing systems
• Deliver high standards of client care at all times
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures
• Support the wider property team as required

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Client communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant - Residential Property

Location: Bradford
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to 28,000, dependent on experience

About the Role

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous conveyancing experience to support a fee earner in managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

The successful candidate will ideally have 3+ years' recent conveyancing experience and a strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and legal support to a Residential Conveyancer.
• Managing client matters in line with departmental procedures and service standards.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and contract packs.
• Handling new client enquiries and maintaining regular communication with clients throughout the transaction.
• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties.
• Ordering and reviewing searches on purchase matters.
• Assisting with pre-exchange requirements and post-completion registrations.
• Managing file opening and closing procedures.
• Preparing client bills and assisting with financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and filing systems.
• Delivering an excellent standard of client care at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures.
• Supporting the wider property team as required.

About You:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a residential conveyancing support role.
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience handling sales, purchases, remortgages and related property transactions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing property team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Modern city-centre office location.

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