Conveyancing Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Harrogate to join its Residential Conveyancing team. You will support a conveyancer across sales, remortgages and equity transfers while liaising with clients and lenders.

The role offers training, ongoing support and an opportunity to develop a small caseload as experience grows, with a focus on confidentiality, accuracy and client service.

Qualifications

• Has at least 18 months' experience in a conveyancing or similar legal support role.
• Has a genuine interest in developing their conveyancing career.
• Has excellent client service and communication skills.
• Is highly organised with strong time-management skills.
• Can manage deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Has excellent attention to detail and IT skills.
• Has experience using a case management system (desirable, but not essential).
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Ideally has a full, clean driving licence and lives locally.

Responsibilities

• Assist across sales, remortgages and transfers of equity and quotes.
• Respond to client queries and manage expectations.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Update case management systems and databases.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents and lenders.
• Attend meetings and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Harrogate | Full-time | Permanent

A well-established and growing law firm is looking for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join its friendly Residential Conveyancing team in Harrogate.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced conveyancer, you will provide support across a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Taking initial enquiries and preparing quotes
• Responding to client queries and managing expectations
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Updating case management systems and databases
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders
• Attending meetings and providing general administrative support

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their conveyancing career. You will receive training and ongoing support, with the opportunity to take on a small caseload independently as your experience develops.

About You

• Has at least 18 months' experience in a conveyancing or similar legal support role
• Has a genuine interest in developing their conveyancing career
• Has excellent client service and communication skills
• Is highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Can manage deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Has excellent attention to detail and IT skills
• Has experience using a case management system (desirable, but not essential)
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative
• Ideally has a full, clean driving licence and lives locally

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable and expanding law firm where your development will be actively supported. You'll work closely with an experienced conveyancer, gain exposure to a varied residential caseload and have the opportunity to build your skills and take on increasing responsibility.

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age