Conveyancing Assistant

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Leeds City Centre location

Job summary

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Conve yancing Assistant for a Leeds City Centre role in a well-established property business. You will provide customer service, support conveyancers, and manage files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate may have residential conveyancing or remortgage exposure, or strong administration and customer service background looking to move into property. Training and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing or remortgage preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good organisational and data-entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers and corporate clients.
• Support conveyancers with progression of residential property transactions.
• Manage electronic and paper files and ensure records are accurate.
• Chase information and documentation from customers, solicitors, estate agents and lenders.
• Assist with exchanges and completions and input mortgage offer data.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Data entry

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Ideally, you’ll have previous experience within residential conveyancing or remortgage, but this isn’t essential. We’re 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

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?

• 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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Type: Permanent