Conveyancing Assistant – Residential/New Build Property

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy property team in Guiseley. The role focuses on supporting the residential and new build property teams, demanding a client-focused attitude and a strong background in conveyancing. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar fast-paced role.
• Competency in dealing with client enquiries.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and inputting instructions onto the system.
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with enquiries.
• General administration duties for the office.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Literate and numerate

Customer-friendly communication

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Education

12+ months experience in conveyancing

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our property teams at our busy Guiseley office. This role involves working with both residential and new build property teams. The role is very client focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful and friendly service.

Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as we would ideally want the applicant t o hit the ground running. They will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their career.

Key Tasks

• Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents.
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries.
• Ordering searches.
• Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork.
• Setting up completions.
• Issuing Mortgage reports to clients.
• Dealing with incoming post where appropriate.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible.
• Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving.
• General administration duties for the office and firm.

Key Skills – Essential

• Good keyboard skills.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work on own initiative andas a member of a team.

Experience – Essential

Experience in a similar fast-paced role

12+ months experience in conveyancing in sales and purchase

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

65 Victoria Road, Guiseley, LS20 8DQ

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Job Type:Full-time

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