Conveyancing Assistant

Confidential; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Company pension

Health cashback

Cycle to work

Childcare vouchers

Subsidised parking

Flexi time

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Berwins Solicitors in Harrogate town centre is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant (Residential) to support busy property transactions. You will work with solicitors to progress case files, handling day-to-day administration and client contact by phone and email.

The role requires experience in conveyancing from start to finish, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with Leap case management. A collaborative team environment and a supportive firm culture are highlighted in the job ad.

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling conveyancing transactions from start to finish within a law firm.
• Experience using a conveyancing case management system (Leap).
• Proficient in MS Office applications and general IT literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lawyers to run case files and progress matters.
• Administer day-to-day file tasks and keep clients updated.
• Deal with clients by telephone and email, addressing needs and expectations.
• Liaise with estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders as required.
• Prepare relevant documentation, including SDLT returns.
• Utilise Leap and MS Office for case management and drafting.
• Draft simple legal documents under supervision.
• Undertake general office duties as needed.

Skills

Conveyancing transactions

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Leap (conveyancing software)

Job description

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT (Residential) role in Harrogate town centre at Berwins Solicitors.

Job Details

• £25 K - £28 K depending on experience
• Full Time - Permanent - Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm with an hour for lunch
• 25 Days Holiday Plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Flexi Time
• Death In Service Benefit
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Subsidised Parking

About Us

We are one of the leading law firms in Harrogate and in the Yorkshire area - repeatedly ranked for the quality of our work in directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our core values are passion, care, ownership, teamwork and accessibility. We offer a friendly, professional work environment, evidenced by the length of service of many of our colleagues.

Conveyancing Assistant Duties

Key duties include:

• Working closing with lawyers to run case files
• Day-to-day administration of the case files, ensuring that the matter progresses and the client is updated
• Dealing with clients by telephone and email, recognising their individual needs and expectations
• Liaising with other professionals and institutions, such as Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
• Completing relevant documentation, for example SDLT returns and associated documents
• Using both general IT packages, (MS Office) and our specialist Conveyancing software and case management system (Leap)
• Drafting simple legal documents, (under supervision)
• Any other general office duties

The ideal Conveyancing Assistant

• MUST have experience of handling conveyancing transactions from start to finish, within a law firm/equivalent setting.
• Will have experience of using a conveyancing case management system
• Will have experience of MS Office applications in a work setting
• Will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal and enjoy dealing with people
• Will enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to help other colleges