Conveyancing Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support fee-earners in residential sales and purchases. This role offers a friendly culture and excellent career progression opportunities along with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and have at least 6 months' conveyancing experience. Attractive benefits and a clear pathway for professional development are also included.

Benefits

Salary-sacrifice holiday trading

Early Friday finishes

Socials

Dress-down Fridays

Charity events

Discounted staff conveyancing

Life assurance

Enhanced pension (5% matched after 2 years)

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience in conveyancing support.
• Familiar with residential conveyancing processes and terminology.
• Confident using case-management software.

Responsibilities

• Support fee-earners in residential sales & purchases.
• Prepare documentation and ensure file accuracy.
• Manage timelines, client communication, and follow-ups.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Tools

Case-management software

Job description

• Work 1:1 with experienced fee‑earners
• Great progression in a supportive environment

About Our Client

You'll join an ambitious regional law firm with a solid national reputation. With a friendly culture and hundreds of colleagues across multiple offices, they invest in your development and pride themselves on supporting career growth, continuous learning, and team collaboration.

Job Description

The Conveyancing Assistant will be:

• Supporting fee‑earners in residential sales & purchases
• Preparing documentation and ensuring file accuracy
• Managing timelines, client communication, and follow-ups
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
• Using case‑management systems for data entry and file updates
• Monitoring progress and escalating issues promptly
• Assisting with compliance requirements and file audits
• Contributing to process improvements and team meetings

The Successful Applicant

The Conveyancing Assistant should be:

• A candidate with at least 6 months' experience in conveyancing support
• Familiar with residential conveyancing processes and terminology
• Organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented
• Confident using case‑management software and KPI trackers
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Eager to learn and progress towards fee‑earner roles

What's on Offer

• Salary: £25,000-£28,000
• Bonus scheme for meeting team targets
• Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days on-site
• Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• Benefits: life assurance and enhanced pension (5% matched after 2 years + auto-enrolment)
• Perks: salary‑sacrifice holiday trading, early Friday finishes, socials, dress‑down Fridays, charity events, discounted staff conveyancing
• Career progression: clear pathway with structured training and mentorship from fee‑earners

If you're an ambitious Conveyancing Assistant, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.