Job Description
Job Title: Conveyancing AssistantLocation: Headingley, LeedsSalary: £24,000 - £26,000Contract: Full time, permanent,
About the Firm
A well-established and reputable high street law firm based in Headingley is seeking a proactive and organised Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property department. The firm has a strong local client base and is known for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and procedural support to the Residential Conveyancing team, assisting fee earners in managing a varied caseload of property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting fee earners with residential sales, purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages
* Opening and closing client files in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements
* Preparing contract packs and supporting documentation
* Ordering searches and reviewing search results
* Drafting standard correspondence and legal documents
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and third parties
* Handling Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
* Managing diaries, arranging appointments and maintaining case management systems
* Providing regular updates to clients and ensuring excellent client care at all times
Person Specification
Essential:
* Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing department
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail
* Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Desirable:
* Experience using a legal case management system
* Knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion
* Ambition to progress within a legal career
Personal Attributes
* Professional and client-focused approach
* Proactive and able to use initiative
* Team player with a positive attitude
* Reliable and discreet
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Supportive working environment
* Opportunities for career progression
* Office-based role in Headingley
About CRA ConsultingWe are a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, dedicated to matching talented legal professionals with leading practices across the UK. Our clients range from high-street firms to major regional and national practices, and we support candidates at every stage of their legal career.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days
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