Conveyancing Assistant

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

Job summary

Search is recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant to join the Residential Property team in Bradford. The role supports a fee earner across a varied caseload of residential transactions, with a focus on client communication and efficient file management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in conveyancing support, strong knowledge of the process, and is proficient in case management systems and MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary and a modern city-centre office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a residential conveyancing support role.
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience handling sales, purchases and remortgages.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in case management systems and MS Office.
• Professional and client-focused approach.

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.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

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.

• 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.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.