New Build Conveyancing Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced New Build Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy Morley-based team in Leeds. You will support Fee Earners and Conveyancers on new build sales and purchases, handling file opening, drafting contracts, and keeping matters progressing from instruction to completion.

The role suits an organised, proactive candidate with conveyancing exposure, strong client communication, and meticulous record-keeping in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous conveyancing experience within a professional environment.
• Excellent telephone manner and client communication.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to Fee Earners within the New Build team.
• Assisting with a high-volume caseload of new build sales and purchases, focusing on sales transactions.
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email, providing updates and delivering high client care.
• Opening and managing files in accordance with compliance procedures.
• Preparing contracts, legal documents and client correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, developers, lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties.
• Requesting searches and obtaining relevant property documentation.
• Assisting with the exchange and completion process.
• Preparing completion statements and supporting post-completion matters.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Telephone communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

New Build Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Morley, Leeds

Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working Available

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced New Build Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy and growing New Build team based in Morley. Supporting Fee Earners and Conveyancers specialising in new build property transactions, you will play a key role in ensuring matters progress efficiently from instruction through to completion.

This position would suit an organised and proactive individual with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to Fee Earners within the New Build team


• Assisting with a high-volume caseload of new build sales and purchases, with a particular emphasis on sales transactions


• Communicating with clients over the telephone and via email, providing regular updates and delivering a high standard of client care


• Opening and managing files in accordance with compliance procedures


• Preparing contracts, legal documents and client correspondence


• Liaising with clients, developers, lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties


• Requesting searches and obtaining relevant property documentation


• Assisting with the exchange and completion process


• Preparing completion statements and supporting post-completion matters


• Maintaining accurate records and updating the case management system


• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently and proactively chasing outstanding matters where required


• Delivering a high standard of client care throughout the transaction life cycle

About You

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator, Property Assistant or Legal Secretary


• Confidence supporting sales and purchase transactions, with strong exposure to conveyancing processes


• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team environment


• Proactive approach and confidence liaising with clients and third parties


• Experience using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications


• New build conveyancing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £29,000 depending on experience


• Hybrid working options available


• Join a specialist and high-performing New Build team


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression


• Competitive holiday allowance and pension scheme


• Additional employee benefitsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to further their career within a specialist New Build team and join a firm that offers both flexibility and long-term progression.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age