Conveyancing Assistant – Residential/New Build Property

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Selby is recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy property teams, specifically in residential and new build conveyancing. The role requires at least 12 months of related experience and emphasizes client service, accurate administration, and the ability to handle a high volume of work. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure. This full-time position provides opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in conveyancing in sales and purchase.
• Experience in a similar fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and input instructions onto the Case Management system.
• Update the Case Management system as matters progress.
• Issue contracts on sale files and deal with replies to enquiries.
• Order searches and handle incoming post.
• Manage telephone enquiries and general office administration.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Literate and numerate

Ability to work accurately

Customer-friendly communication

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization of workload

Flexible and adaptable

Initiative and teamwork

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our property teams at our busy Selby 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 to 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 and as 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

29 Brook Street Selby YO8 4AL

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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