Senior Residential Conveyancing assistant

Confidential; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Wakefield is seeking a proactive Residential Conveyancing Assistant to support our busy property team. You will assist fee earners on a varied caseload, ensuring smooth progress from instruction to completion.

Responsibilities include drafting documentation, preparing files, and liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties. A background of 2+ years in conveyancing is preferred, with strong Organisation and client-focused communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in conveyancing or residential property team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with day-to-day conveyancing transactions
• Preparing and drafting legal documentation
• Managing files from instruction through to completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties
• Handling post-completion matters and general administrative duties

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Organisational skills

Client-focused communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Wakefield
Up to £30,000

About the Firm and Role:

A well-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team in Wakefield.
With over 40 years of delivering trusted legal services and a strong reputation for client care and approachable advice, this firm offers a supportive environment where individuals are genuinely valued and developed.

You will be supporting experienced fee earners on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build transactions. The team handles a high volume of work with a strong emphasis on client service and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting fee earners with day-to-day conveyancing transactions
• Preparing and drafting legal documentation
• Managing files from instruction through to completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties
• Handling post-completion matters and general administrative duties

About You:

• Previous experience working within a conveyancing or residential property team, ideally with 2+ years experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment