Conveyancing Assistant

Miller Grace Recruitment; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Huddersfield. The role involves providing administrative support to conveyancers, managing a high volume of sale and purchase files, and offering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 months of conveyancing experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in a conveyancing role.
• Experience in a similar fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to conveyancers.
• Manage the initial file opening process and documentation.
• Prepare and issue contracts for sale files and manage client enquiries.
• Coordinate and set up completions, handle exchanges of contracts.

Skills

Proven IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to manage pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Conveyancing Assistant Opportunity in Huddersfield. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy property team in the Huddersfield office on a full-time basis. This is a client-facing role, dedicated to providing a professional, helpful, and friendly service that reflects our commitment to client care. Experience in conveyancing is essential, particularly in sales and purchase transactions, and the successful candidate should be able to hit the ground running, work quickly and accurately, manage a high-volume caseload, follow instructions meticulously, and handle significant client contact. The firm offers a supportive learning environment and genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to Conveyancers to efficiently manage a high volume of sale and purchase files.
• Assist with development of the department and the firm in line with strategic business goals.
• Manage the initial file opening process, inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and generating relevant documents.
• Maintain and update the Case Management system according to team procedures.
• Prepare and issue contracts for sale files and assist with replies to enquiries.
• Order property searches.
• Handle exchange of contracts and associated paperwork.
• Coordinate and set up completions.
• Prepare and issue Mortgage Reports to clients.
• Manage incoming post and telephone enquiries effectively.
• Undertake general administrative tasks such as filing, billing, and archiving.

Skills & Experience

• Essential Skills:
  • Proven IT proficiency, strong literacy, and numeracy.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent customer service skills for handling client enquiries.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage pressure, prioritise a demanding workload, and meet strict deadlines.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Essential Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 months experience working in a conveyancing role.
  • Experience in a similar fast-paced professional environment.

Compensation

The salary will be commensurate with experience. Please include details of your current salary and your financial expectations for this position in your application.