Conveyancing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Flexi time

Death In Service Benefit

Company Pension Scheme

Health Cashback Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Subsidised Parking

Job summary

Berwins Solicitors in Harrogate town centre is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant (Residential) to support lawyers with case files and client communication. The role involves daily administration, liaising with agents and lenders, and drafting basic documents.

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexi time and a friendly firm culture. The successful candidate will have experience handling conveyancing transactions end-to-end in a legal setting, and be proficient with MS Office and the Leap system.

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling conveyancing transactions from start to finish within a law firm/equivalent setting.
• Experience using a conveyancing case management system.
• Proficient with MS Office in a work setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; enjoy dealing with people.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lawyers to run case files.
• Day-to-day administration of case files to ensure progression and client updates.
• Deal with clients by telephone and email, understanding their needs.
• Liaise with Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Lenders.
• Complete relevant documentation (e.g., SDLT returns).
• Use MS Office and Leap conveyancing software/case management.
• Draft simple legal documents under supervision.
• Perform general office duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Conveyancing case management system Leap

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:

Key duties include:

• 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