Conveyancing Assistant - Wakefield

Catorfaen; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Long Service Award days—1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)

Paid Professional subscriptions

Training and development

Wellness packages

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay

Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection

Apprenticeship Funding for training and development

Job summary

Catorfaen in Wakefield is looking for a dedicated team member to support the Residential Conveyancing team in managing property transactions. You will assist fee-earners, prepare documentation, and communicate with clients and professionals involved in each transaction.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and can manage a busy workload. The role includes various benefits such as an annual bonus, training opportunities, and wellness packages.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling property transactions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a varied caseload of property transactions.
• Prepare and issue documentation to clients.
• Communicate with clients, estate agents, and solicitors.
• Conduct property searches and assist with client onboarding.
• Provide administrative support including data entry.
• Monitor case progress and ensure files move forward.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide excellent service and regular updates to clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Attention to detail

IT literate

Friendly and approachable

Job description

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Residential Conveyancing team, providing vital support to Conveyancers in managing property transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fee-earners in managing a varied caseload of property transactions from start to finish.
• Prepare and issue initial documentation to clients in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, solicitors, and mortgage lenders at every stage of the transaction.
• Conduct property searches and assist with client onboarding.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and file management.
• Monitor the progress of cases and proactively follow up to ensure files are moving forward as required.
• Ensure all files meet regulatory compliance standards.
• Deliver excellent service to clients by providing regular updates and keeping them informed throughout the process.

What you'll bring

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• IT literate, with experience using relevant software.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional, in line with our company values, with a welcoming attitude to both clients and colleagues.

Supplemental Pay and Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Long Service Award days—1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
• Paid Professional subscriptions
• Training and development
• Wellness packages
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
• Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
• Apprenticeship Funding for training and development