Conveyancing Assistant

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

Job summary

A fast-moving property agency in Selby seeks a Commercial Property Assistant to join its client-focused team. The role involves managing conveyancing transactions and requires 12 months of relevant experience. Candidates should excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong data-entry skills, and confidently handle client enquiries. This position is suited for those motivated by client interactions and efficient support within a high-output team. Salary based on experience; provide current and expected salary on application.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and processing instructions on case management system.
• Producing client letters, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Keeping case management system updated 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.
• General administration including filing and billing.
• Supporting the property team with high-volume transactional work.

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 under pressure

Strong workload management

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Flexible 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