Conveyancing Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Wakefield City Centre seeks an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy team with residential conveyancing transactions. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and requires strong organisational skills along with a proactive approach in a fully on-site setting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing.
• Confidence in managing contract packs and completion tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full lifecycle of sale and purchase conveyancing files.
• Liaise with clients and ensure case management systems are updated.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

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Robert Half are proud to be working in partnership with solicitors office based in the heart of Wakefield City Centre in their search for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in residential conveyancing to join a friendly and professional team in a fully on-site capacity.

The Role:

The successful candidate will work closely with Conveyancing Executives, supporting a busy caseload of sale and purchase transactions. You will play a vital role in ensuring files are progressed efficiently from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the full lifecycle of conveyancing files, specifically sale and purchase matters
• Issue contract packs in line with legal procedures
• Support with the exchange and completion process
• Prepare and manage documentation related to completions
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and third parties professionally and promptly
• Maintain accurate records and ensure case management systems are updated

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing
• Confidence in issuing contract packs and managing pre- and post-completion tasks
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• A proactive and reliable team player who thrives in a busy, office-based role

Additional Information:

• Fully on-site role in Wakefield City Centre with excellent transport links
• Supportive working environment with real career development prospects