Conveyancing Assistant

search; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Pudsey is looking for a detail-driven Conveyancing Assistant to join their residential property team. With at least 12 months of experience in residential sales and purchase transactions, you will handle various responsibilities including managing case files, drafting contracts, and liaising with clients. This role offers a competitive salary and unique benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit sharing scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free conveyancing on your main property

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in residential conveyancing (sales & purchase).
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and strong IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and managing instructions via the Case Management system.
• Drafting contracts and assisting with replies to enquiries.
• Handling exchanges, completions, and related documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Customer service skills

Ability to manage high volume of work

Proactive team player

Job description

Overview

Conveyancing Assistant - Residential Property, Pudsey | 12+ Months Experience Required

Salary: Competitive - based on experience

Are you a detail-driven conveyancing assistant with at least 12 months of hands-on experience in residential sales and purchase transactions? We're working with a well-established law firm in Pudsey that's looking to expand its busy residential property team with a confident, client-focused professional. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to hit the ground running. If you're passionate about delivering a friendly, professional service and want to grow your career in a supportive legal setting, this could be the perfect next step.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and managing instructions via the Case Management system
• Drafting contracts and assisting with replies to enquiries
• Ordering property searches and preparing mortgage reports
• Handling exchanges, completions, and related documentation
• Managing incoming post, telephone enquiries, and general admin duties
• Filing, billing, photocopying, and archiving

What We\'re Looking For

• Minimum 12 months' experience in residential conveyancing (sales & purchase)
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive team player with a flexible approach

Benefits

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to 3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years\' service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility) with 5% Employer contributions (6% for Partners)
• Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary)
• Private Health Insurance after 1 year\'s employment
• Enhanced maternity pay after 2 years\' employment
• Enhanced paternity pay after 2 years\' employment
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling for employees, family members (household) and their dependants
• Paycare Health Cash Plan to help with the cost of optical, dental and other health expenses for employees and their dependants (employee paid contributions)
• Discounted bus travel
• Payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations
• 1,000.00 finder\'s fee for new employee recruitment referrals
• Professional membership/subscription support
• Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year\'s employment
• A free will after 1 year\'s employment
• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party
• Annual business briefing for the whole firm
• Career Development
• Equal Opportunities

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