Eventus Legal is looking for a credible and motivated Conveyancing Assistant. The successful applicant will be joining a well established and highly respected legal firm in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire. This role involves working with both residential and new build property teams. The role is very client focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service. This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £26,000, holiday starting at 23 days increasing to 26 after 12 months and 31 days after 5 years, profit sharing scheme, company pension scheme, life assurance, private health insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, regular company wide social events, free conveyancing services and discounted bus travel.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Conveyancing Assistant will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:
* Creating and opening new case files, entering instructions into the case management system, and preparing associated correspondence and documentation
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the case management system in line with team processes as matters progress
* Preparing and issuing contracts for sale files, and supporting the handling of enquiry responses
* Requesting and managing property searches
* Assisting with exchange processes and completing all related documentation
* Coordinating and organising completions
* Preparing and sending mortgage reports to clients
* Reviewing and processing incoming post as required
* Handling telephone queries efficiently where appropriate
* Conducting general administrative tasks including filing, billing, photocopying, post sorting, and archiving
* Providing wider administrative support to the office and firm as needed
Person Specification
The successful Conveyancing Assistant will possess strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills, and a hardworking work ethic. Based in the Leeds, West Yorkshire office, it is essential you have at least 12 months’ worth of residential conveyancing experience, specifically sales and purchase, as my client would ideally want the applicant 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.
* At least 12 months of conveyancing assistant experience (essential)
* Strong keyboard and IT skills
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
* Confident to deal with enquiries in a customer friendly and effective manner
* Experience working under pressure in a fast paced environment
* Able to prioritise your own workload and meet tight deadlines
* A flexible, friendly, and adaptable approach to work
* Used to working on your own initiative and as a member of a collaborative team
Benefits and Rewards
This Conveyancing Assistant role comes with a wide range of benefits including:
* Salary up to £26,000 (DOE)
* 23 days of holiday increasing with length of service
* Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% Employer contributions
* Life Assurance (3 x times salary)
* Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years’ employment
* Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling for employees and immediate family members
* £1,000 referral fee for new employee recruitment referrals
* Professional membership/subscription support
* Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass
* Free conveyancing and free will after 1 year’s employment
* Regular bi-annual social events
About the company
Our client is a long established and highly reputable legal practice based in Leeds city centre with additional offices across the West and South region of Yorkshire. They provide a wide range of services for both individuals and businesses, including property law, family matters, wills and probate, and commercial legal support. With a history stretching back over a century, the firm has built a reputation for combining traditional client care with modern legal expertise. Its solicitors are known for offering practical, honest, and straightforward advice tailored to each client’s situation, whether handling complex transactions or sensitive personal issues. The Leeds office is part of a broader regional presence, allowing clients to benefit from both local knowledge and wider legal resources.
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