Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Leeds City Centre
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
Holiday: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

About the Role

We are looking for a hard-working and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Department based in Leeds City Centre.

The successful candidate will have good practical experience within residential conveyancing and be confident supporting fee earners with the day-to-day management of conveyancing matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal environment.

Although the department handles both residential and commercial conveyancing, strong residential conveyancing experience is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing matters.
• Supporting with the day-to-day progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and issuing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties.
• Assisting with property searches, enquiries and replies to enquiries.
• Reviewing and organising legal documentation.
• Assisting with exchange of contracts and completions.
• Undertaking post-completion administration and Land Registry work.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.
• Providing general administrative and fee-earning support to the conveyancing team.
• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within required timescales.
• Providing a professional and friendly service to clients at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in residential conveyancing and understands the process from instruction through to completion.
• Hard-working, reliable and committed to delivering a high standard of work.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients and professional contacts.
• A strong team player who is willing to support colleagues when required.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Professional, approachable and client-focused.
• Comfortable working in a busy, office-based environment.
• Keen to develop their knowledge and experience within both residential and commercial conveyancing.