Conveyancing Assistant

Clayton Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant in Leeds to support a Residential Conveyancing team. The role focuses on assisting fee earners, progressing property transactions, and delivering excellent client service in a busy, growing firm.

You will liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties, while maintaining strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners throughout the conveyancing process.
• Assist with progression of residential property transactions.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide excellent service.
• Liaise with estate agents, lenders, referrers and other third parties.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently within required timescales.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Provide general administrative and conveyancing support to the wider team.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Administrative support

Job description

My client is a well-established and highly respected law firm in Leeds, with ambitious plans for continued expansion. Due to the ongoing success of the business, they are looking to appoint a Conveyancing Assistant to join their award-winning Residential Conveyancing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has experience within a residential conveyancing environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

Working alongside experienced fee earners, you will play an important role in helping the team deliver an exceptional 5-star conveyancing service to clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process.
• Assisting with the progression of residential property transactions.
• Communicating regularly with clients and providing excellent levels of service.
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, referrers and other third parties.
• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within required timescales.
• Managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Providing general administrative and conveyancing support to the wider team.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• At least 12 months' experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting both clients and colleagues.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an award-winning Conveyancing department.
• A competitive salary based on your experience, ranging from £24k - £28k depednent on experience.
• Genuine career progression opportunities for the right candidate.
• Free on-site parking.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a successful and growing law firm.
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on delivering an excellent client experience.

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for a role where you can develop your career and become part of a successful, growing team, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.