Conveyancing Assistant

Janine Kot (JK) Recruitment Advisory Services Limi; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time

Death In Service

Company Pension

Health Cashback

Cycle to Work

Childcare Vouchers

Subsidised Parking

Job summary

Berwins Solicitors in Harrogate town centre is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant (Residential) to support lawyers and manage case files from start to finish.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm with flexi time, offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme and health cashback. You will handle client communications and liaise with agents and lenders while using Leap case management software.

Qualifications

• Experience handling conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Experience using a conveyancing case management system.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers and manage case files to ensure progress.
• Administer day-to-day case file tasks and client updates.
• Handle client communications via phone and email.
• Liaise with Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Lenders.
• Prepare SDLT returns and related documents.
• Use MS Office and Leap for case management.
• Draft simple legal documents under supervision.
• Perform general office duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Leap (Conveyancing software)

Job description

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT (Residential) role in Harrogate town centre at Berwins Solicitors.

Job Details

• £25K - £28K depending on experience
• Full Time - Permanent – Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm with an hour for lunch
• 25 Days Holiday Plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Flexi Time
• Death In Service Benefit
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Subsidised Parking

About Us

We are one of the leading law firms in Harrogate and in the Yorkshire area - repeatedly ranked for the quality of our work in directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our core values are passion, care, ownership, teamwork and accessibility. We offer a friendly, professional work environment, evidenced by the length of service of many of our colleagues.

Conveyancing Assistant Duties

• Working closing with lawyers to run case files
• Day-to-day administration of the case files, ensuring that the matter progresses and the client is updated
• Dealing with clients by telephone and email, recognising their individual needs and expectations
• Liaising with other professionals and institutions, such as Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
• Completing relevant documentation, for example SDLT returns and associated documents
• Using both general IT packages, (MS Office) and our specialist Conveyancing software and case management system (Leap)
• Drafting simple legal documents, (under supervision)
• Any other general office duties

The ideal Conveyancing Assistant

• MUST have experience of handling conveyancing transactions from start to finish, within a law firm/equivalent setting.
• Will have experience of using a conveyancing case management system
• Will have experience of MS Office applications in a work setting
• Will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal and enjoy dealing with people
• Will enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to help other colleges