Conveyancing Assistant: Residential Property Support

Yorkshire Pie Company; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Leave: 31 days

Pension scheme

Life cover

Medical insurance

Parental pay

Health plan

Transport discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Castleford is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team. This full-time, office-based role requires at least 6 months’ experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, including new builds.

You'll provide hands-on support to Solicitors and Fee Earners, handling file opening, documentation, and post-completion administration while delivering excellent client service in a structured, process-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience within a conveyancing or legal support role
• Exposure to residential property transactions, ideally including new builds
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with case management systems and legal IT software

Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records on the case management system
• Preparing initial correspondence, contract packs and supporting legal documentation
• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Ordering searches, reviewing documentation and supporting the preparation of reports
• Handling exchanges, completions and post-completion administration
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and third-party Solicitors
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries
• Providing general administrative support including billing, filing and archiving
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently in line with internal procedures and service standards

Skills

Conveyancing exp

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal software

Job description

A well-established regional law firm in Castleford is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team. This full-time, office-based role requires at least 6 months’ experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, including new builds.

You'll provide hands-on support to Solicitors and Fee Earners, handling file opening, documentation, and post-completion administration while delivering excellent client service in a structured, process-driven environment.