Conveyancing Assistant

Simpson Judge Ltd; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property consultancy in Selby is seeking a Commercial Property Assistant for a full-time role. The position demands strong conveyancing experience, particularly in sales and purchase transactions, and the ability to manage a busy workload with ongoing client communication. Responsibilities include processing files, producing necessary documentation, and handling client inquiries. Ideal candidates should possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills, work well under pressure, and thrive in a proactive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of conveyancing sales and purchase experience is essential.
• Experience in a similar fast-paced property or conveyancing support role.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and processing instructions on the case management system.
• Producing relevant client letters, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Keeping the case management system updated accurately.
• Managing exchange of contracts and associated paperwork.

Skills

Strong keyboard and data-entry ability

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Confident handling client enquiries

Ability to work well under pressure

Strong workload management and prioritisation skills

Flexible, adaptable and proactive approach

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Job description

Commercial Property Assistant - Full Time

Location: Selby

We are recruiting for a Commercial Property Assistant to join a fast-moving property team. This is a highly client-focused role, ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering a professional, proactive and personable service.

To succeed in this position, you must have solid conveyancing experience, specifically in sales and purchase transactions, and be confident managing a busy workload with frequent client communication. We are looking for someone who can step in and hit the ground running from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening new files and processing instructions on the case management system
• Producing relevant client letters, contracts and supporting documents
• Keeping the case management system updated accurately as matters progress
• Issuing contracts on sale transactions and supporting enquiry responses
• Ordering property searches
• Managing exchange of contracts and associated paperwork
• Setting up and coordinating completions
• Preparing and issuing mortgage and client reports
• Handling incoming post and administrative processing
• Responding to client enquiries by telephone and email where possible
• General administration including filing, billing, photocopying, post handling and archiving
• Supporting the wider property team with high-volume transactional work

Essential Skills

• Strong keyboard and data-entry ability
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident handling client enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong workload management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to work
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a small team

Required Experience

• Experience in a similar fast-paced property or conveyancing support role
• Minimum 12 months experience in conveyancing sales and purchase (essential requirement)

Salary

Salary will be based on experience.

Please include your current salary and expected salary range when applying.

Who this role suits

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys transactional property work, thrives in a client-facing support role, and is motivated by progression and responsibility within a high-output team. If the position sounds of interest please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge