Conveyancing Assistant

QED Legal LLP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Harrogate is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to provide comprehensive administrative support within the conveyancing department. You'll be responsible for managing client matters, diary management, and assisting with legal files and bill preparation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a legal assistant role, with strong organisational skills and a client-focused approach. This position offers a supportive work culture within a stable firm that values high-quality conveyancing work.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Collaborative team environment

High-quality legal work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant/legal assistant role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing client matters accurately and efficiently using a case management system.
• Preparing, organising, and archiving legal files and supporting documentation.
• Diary management, including booking client appointments and meetings.
• Drafting client correspondence via digital dictation or typing.
• Handling client and third-party telephone calls professionally.
• Ordering property searches and conducting client ID checks.
• Preparing client bills and assisting with account ledgers.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Professional client-focused approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Conveyancing Assistant/Supporting Paralegal – Harrogate

A well-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join its busy and supportive Harrogate office.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal assistant who enjoys being an integral part of the conveyancing process and providing high-quality support to fee earners, clients, and colleagues alike.

The role

You’ll be responsible for providing full administrative and transactional support to fee earners within the Conveyancing department, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in line with regulatory and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Managing client matters accurately and efficiently using a case management system
• Preparing, organising, and archiving legal files and supporting documentation
• Diary management, including booking client appointments and meetings
• Drafting client correspondence via digital dictation, audio typing, or word processing
• Handling client and third-party telephone calls and enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
• Taking ownership of incoming emails, post, and general administrative tasks
• Ordering property searches and carrying out client ID and compliance checks
• Assisting with exchanges and completions under fee earner supervision
• Managing Land Registry applications and post-completion matters
• Preparing client bills and assisting with account ledgers
• Supporting other assistants and the wider team as required

About you

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant / legal assistant role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What’s on offer

• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• High-quality conveyancing work
• A stable and well-regarded firm with strong local roots

If you’re a conveyancing assistant looking to join a friendly and professional Harrogate-based team, this role is well worth exploring.

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