Conveyancing Assistant

Search; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Search is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join the Residential Property team in Morley/Bradford. You will support fee earners by opening and closing files, preparing contracts and legal documents, and progressing transactions from instruction through to completion.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the residential conveyancing process, strong organisation and client-care skills, and experience with case management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or equivalent in a residential property team.
• Knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-care abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy team environment.
• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing client files
• Preparing contract packs and legal documents
• Submitting searches and dealing with Land Registry applications
• Assisting with exchanges and completions
• Managing client and third-party correspondence
• Handling telephone and email enquiries
• Preparing completion statements and supporting post-completion work
• Maintaining accurate case management records

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Organisation

Communication

Education

Residential property support experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Location: Morley/ Bradford / West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm. Supporting a busy Residential Property team, you will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

The Role

You will work closely with Fee Earners, providing administrative and transactional support on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing client files


• Preparing contract packs and legal documents


• Submitting searches and dealing with Land Registry applications


• Assisting with exchanges and completions


• Managing client and third-party correspondence


• Handling telephone and email enquiries


• Preparing completion statements and supporting post-completion work


• Maintaining accurate case management records

About You:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator or Property Legal Secretary


• Knowledge of the residential conveyancing process


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Excellent communication and client care abilities


• The ability to work effectively in a busy team environment


• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous

What's on Offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Career progression opportunities


• Generous holiday entitlement


• Company pension scheme


• Additional employee benefits

If you are looking to further your career within a successful Residential Property department and have previous conveyancing support experience, we would love to hear from you.