Senior Residential Conveyancing assistant

CRA Consulting; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Consulting in Wakefield is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy Residential Property team. You will assist with day-to-day conveyancing transactions, draft legal documents and manage files from instruction to completion, while maintaining strong client communication.

The role requires 2+ years in conveyancing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy and client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in conveyancing or residential property

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

Client communication

Organisation

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

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