Conveyancing Assistant

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Pie Company is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal to join a growing residential property team in Leeds. You will support a Conveyancer and help transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

In this fast-paced role, you will handle remortgage and residential conveyancing tasks, maintain high levels of client service, and work with a supportive team focused on training and progression.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience within remortgage or residential conveyancing.
• Previous experience in a conveyancing, administrative or customer service-focused role.
• Experience working within a busy, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing an excellent level of customer service to clients and corporate referrers.
• Supporting a Conveyancer to achieve conversion, service and performance targets.
• Managing electronic and paper-based files and carrying out a range of administrative duties.
• Chasing clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other third parties for outstanding information and documentation.
• Chasing funds from lenders, clients and other solicitors.
• Assisting with exchanges and completions.
• Inputting and interpreting key data, including redemption figures.
• Preparing, sending and checking legal documentation.
• Reviewing and inputting mortgage offers on purchase transactions.
• Assisting with enquiries on sale transactions.
• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal to join a highly successful and growing residential property organisation.

It's a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in remortgage or residential conveyancing who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent level of client service. You will join an experienced and supportive team, working closely with Conveyancers to ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

The organisation is a major player within the UK residential conveyancing market, handling a significant volume of transactions and offering a modern, customer-focused approach. With a strong emphasis on training, development and internal progression, this role offers excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant / Case Handler, you will provide vital support to a Conveyancer and assist with the efficient progression of residential property transactions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing an excellent level of customer service to clients and corporate referrers
• Supporting a Conveyancer to achieve conversion, service and performance targets
• Managing electronic and paper-based files and carrying out a range of administrative duties
• Chasing clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other third parties for outstanding information and documentation
• Chasing funds from lenders, clients and other solicitors
• Assisting with exchanges and completions
• Inputting and interpreting key data, including redemption figures
• Preparing, sending and checking legal documentation
• Reviewing and inputting mortgage offers on purchase transactions
• Assisting with enquiries on sale transactions
• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client care

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• At least 12 months' experience within remortgage or residential conveyancing
• Previous experience in a conveyancing, administrative or customer service-focused role
• Experience working within a busy, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation with a strong reputation within the residential property sector.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to develop your conveyancing career within a supportive and experienced team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development
• Exposure to a high volume of residential property transactions
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation that places real value on customer service and the development of its people