Conveyancing Assistant

JHR Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,785–£26,000

Leeds City Centre location

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment is recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant in Leeds City Centre. The role supports conveyancers in progressing residential property transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in conveyancing or remortgage, though strong admin or customer service backgrounds are welcome. You will handle files, chase information, and assist with exchanges and completions, working to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Conveyancing or remortgage experience preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in legal administration or customer service is welcome.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients and corporate partners.
• Support conveyancers with residential property transactions progression.
• Manage electronic and paper files, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Follow up with customers, solicitors, agents, lenders for information.
• Assist with exchanges and completions.
• Input and interpret data, including mortgage figures and offers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Organisational skills

Data inputting

Job description

Were looking for an organised and customer-focused Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established property business in Leeds City Centre.

Ideally, youll have previous experience within residential conveyancing or remortgage, but this isnt essential. Were also keen to hear from candidates with strong administration or customer service experience who are looking to move into the property and conveyancing sector.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail and is confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global provider of title insurance and property-related services, supporting residential and commercial property transactions across the UK and internationally.

They pride themselves on delivering an excellent service to both customers and corporate clients, while creating a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and progress their careers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing excellent customer service to customers and corporate clients
• Supporting conveyancers with the progression of residential property transactions
• Managing electronic and paper files and ensuring records are kept accurately
• Chasing customers, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other third parties for information and documentation
• Chasing outstanding funds from lenders, customers and other solicitors
• Supporting exchanges and completions
• Inputting and interpreting data, including redemption figures
• Preparing, sending and checking legal documentation
• Reviewing and inputting mortgage offer information
• Assisting with enquiries relating to sale transactions
• Working to deadlines, targets and agreed service levels

About You

Conveyancing or remortgage experience would be preferred, but we're also open to candidates without direct property experience.

You may have previous experience in:

• Residential conveyancing or remortgage
• Legal administration
• General administration
• Customer service
• Financial services

We're looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
• Good computer and data-inputting skills
• A proactive and positive attitude
• The ability to work well as part of a team while also using your own initiative
• A genuine interest in developing within the property and conveyancing sector

What's On Offer?

• £24,785 £26,000 salary
• 37.5-hour working week
• Leeds City Centre location
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression
• The opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within conveyancing
• The chance to join a leading global organisation

Location:

Leeds City Centre
Salary:£24,785 £26,000
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Type:Permanent

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application.