Conveyancing Assistant

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking an experienced conveyancing assistant to join their dynamic property team. This role is vital for maintaining high standards of client care and requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage a busy workload effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling legal documents, updating case management systems, and providing excellent customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in sales and purchase conveyancing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and inputting instructions onto the Case Management system.
• Issuing contracts and dealing with replies to enquiries.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Data input accuracy

Time management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Tools

Case Management system

Job description

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Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

About the Company

Yorkshire Law Firm employs approximately 300 people across 20 offices.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced conveyancing assistant (12+ months experience in sales and purchase) to join our busy property team.

As a key part of the role is inputting data and preparing legal documents, the ability to work accurately and follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work is essential. We pride ourselves on our professional and friendly client care, and the successful candidate will be client-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries
• Ordering searches
• Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
• Setting up completions
• Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
• Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
• Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible
• Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving
• General administration duties for the office and firm

Required Skills

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with team requirements
• Ability to handle enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team