Conveyancing Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

31 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited seeks a Conveyancing Assistant to join its Residential Property team in Castleford. This full-time, office-based role requires at least 6 months’ experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, ideally including new build matters.

You’ll support Solicitors and Fee Earners, manage files and documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and help ensure transactions progress smoothly in a structured, process‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a conveyancing or legal support role.
• Residential property transactions experience, ideally including new builds.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using case management systems and legal IT software.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Professional and client‑focused approach.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively within a team.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records on the case management system
• Preparing initial correspondence, contract packs and supporting legal documentation
• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Ordering searches, reviewing documentation and supporting the preparation of reports
• Handling exchanges, completions and post‑completion administration
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and third‑party Solicitors
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries
• Providing general administrative support including billing, filing and archiving
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently in line with internal procedures and service standards

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Proactive attitude

Tools

Case management systems

Legal IT software

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant - Castleford

A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team in Castleford. This is a full-time, office-based opportunity suited to someone with at least 6 months' experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, ideally including new build property work.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and fast-paced team, providing hands‑on support to Solicitors and Fee Earners managing a high-volume caseload of residential sales and purchases. This role would suit an organised and proactive legal support professional who enjoys delivering excellent client service and working in a structured, process‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records on the case management system
• Preparing initial correspondence, contract packs and supporting legal documentation
• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Ordering searches, reviewing documentation and supporting the preparation of reports
• Handling exchanges, completions and post‑completion administration
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and third‑party Solicitors
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries
• Providing general administrative support including billing, filing and archiving
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently in line with internal procedures and service standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 6 months’ experience within a conveyancing or legal support role
• Previous exposure to residential property transactions, ideally including new build matters
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable using case management systems and legal IT software
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment
• Professional and client‑focused approach
• Able to work independently while contributing positively within a team
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a respected regional law firm with a strong local reputation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine long‑term career development opportunities within residential property

Benefits Include

• Tax‑free profit‑sharing scheme
• Up to 31 days’ annual leave
• Salary sacrifice pension schemeLife assurance cover
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted public transport schemes
• Payroll giving options
• Referral bonus scheme
• Support with professional memberships
• Interest‑free travel loan
• Free conveyancing and will‑writing services after one year of service

If you’re a Conveyancing Assistant based in or around Castleford apply now or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.