Residential Conveyancing Assistant — Growth & Impact

Search; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Long-term progression

Job summary

Search is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Barnsley to provide administrative and transactional support across a busy residential conveyancing caseload.

You will work with the team to progress files efficiently, liaise with clients and third parties, and ensure high standards of client service throughout the conveyancing process. The role offers a collaborative and supportive environment and opportunities to grow within the department.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, calm approach when dealing with clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using a legal case management system.
• Experience processing bills.
• Understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Conveyancing team.
• Open, maintain and close client files accurately.
• Manage incoming post and allocate correspondence.
• Support sale files from instruction to completion.
• Assist with sale enquiries and mortgage redemption processes.
• Support the exchange and completion process.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with completion monies.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Provide regular updates and respond to client queries.
• Prepare completion letters and related documentation.
• Assist with requisitions and Certificates of Title.
• Issue contract packs for sale files.
• Manage requests for money on account and chase outstanding matters.
• Assist with LMS and Lender Exchange portals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritisation

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Legal case management system

Job description

Search is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Barnsley to provide administrative and transactional support across a busy residential conveyancing caseload.

You will work with the team to progress files efficiently, liaise with clients and third parties, and ensure high standards of client service throughout the conveyancing process. The role offers a collaborative and supportive environment and opportunities to grow within the department.