Job Description
Reed have partnered with a well-established legal firm in Leeds is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is client-focused and takes pride in offering a professional, approachable, and efficient service. The role will involve supporting the conveyancing team across a range of residential property matters, providing hands-on assistance throughout the transaction process.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Issue contracts on sale files and assist in dealing with replies to enquiries
* Order searches and handle exchanges and related paperwork
* Set up completions and issue Mortgage reports to clients
* Manage incoming post and handle telephone enquiries where possible
* Perform general office tasks such as filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving
* Working closely with fee earner to support with admin and processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Good keyboard skills with the ability to work accurately
* Literate and numerate with a customer-friendly and effective approach to enquiries
* Experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchase, is essential
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the capability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Benefits:
* 20 days holidays, plus bank holidays
o 3 days extra over Christmas
o Birthday off
* Private Pension Scheme
* Vitality Health Insurance following a successful probationary period
* Study and Financial support if you are looking to be a solicitor or a qualified conveyancer
* Maternity and Paternity leave