Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join their property team in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will be client-focused and experienced in residential conveyancing, specifically in sales and purchases. Responsibilities include opening new files, updating the Case Management system, issuing contracts, and managing client enquiries. The role demands accuracy, the ability to handle pressure, and effective communication skills. A supportive environment is offered for developing career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing, especially sales and purchases.
• Quick and accurate worker.
• Ability to handle a high volume of client contact.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and input instructions on the Case Management system.
• Update the Case Management system.
• Issue contracts on sale files.
• Order searches and deal with related paperwork.
• Set up completions and issue Mortgage reports.
• Handle telephone enquiries and general office administration.

Skills

Client-focused service

Accurate work

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Ability to manage workload under pressure

Job description

About the job Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Residential Conveyancing Assistant – Huddersfield

Our client is recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join their property team at their Huddersfield office on a full-time basis. 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 they would ideally want you to hit the ground running. You 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.
• 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.