Conveyancing Assistant

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned legal organization in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their Residential Property team. This role offers a proactive environment with opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a residential property department and possess strong communication skills. The firm is known for its client-focused approach and collaborative culture, making it a great place to grow your legal expertise.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy residential property department is required.
• Client-focused with exceptional service delivery commitment.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders including clients and banks.
• Completing SDLT forms and handling registrations.
• Preparing completion documentation and accounts letters.

Skills

Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant

Proactive, client-focused approach

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple cases

High level of IT literacy

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Salary: £26-£38K DOE plus excellent benefits package. Location: Doncaster (1 day a week working remotely).

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Conveyancing Assistant to join our thriving Residential Property team based in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside one of the most respected Conveyancing Teams in the Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and East Midlands regions.

The team handles a broad range of residential property matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfer of equity, equity release, landlord purchases, shared ownership, and new builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, banks, building societies, and estate agents
• Completing SDLT forms and handling registrations and post-completion tasks
• Opening client files using the Firm’s case management system
• Sending quotes and taking initial instructions from clients
• Preparing completion documentation, accounts letters, SDLT submissions, and invoices
• Drafting Contracts for Sale and supporting the general day‑to‑day running of sale files through to exchange
• Reporting to clients on mortgage offers
• Checking searches, raising enquiries, and drafting/preparing search reports

Essential Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant in a busy residential property department
• A proactive, client‑focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple cases and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy
• A high level of IT literacy, ideally with experience of legal case management systems

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a well‑established, CQS‑accredited Conveyancing team known for its professionalism, efficiency, and client‑first ethos. With offices across the region, the team is highly collaborative and supportive, offering long‑term career development and exposure to a wide variety of conveyancing transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values excellence, development, and teamwork.