Job Description Residential Conveyancing Assistant Location : York Salary : £24,000 to £30,000 Experience : 2 years’ experience as a Residential Conveyancing Assistant Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Conveyancing Assistant into its York office. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, well-established team where you’ll support residential solicitors across the full conveyancing lifecycle, from instruction through to post-completion. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and want genuine development opportunities, this could be a strong next step. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting residential solicitors with conveyancing matters up to and following completion Providing purchase, sale and remortgage quotes to clients Preparing estimates of costs and initial client paperwork Handling identification documents and supporting AML processes Keeping clients updated throughout the transaction in a professional and efficient manner Requesting searches, redemption statements, deeds and other documents from the Land Registry, search providers, lenders and other third parties Drafting contract packs to a buyer’s solicitor Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties by phone, email and in person Ensuring client information is recorded accurately within the case management system Saving documents correctly and maintaining consistent file naming within the case management system Preparing bills and supporting financial documentation Supporting exchange of contracts and organising completions Updating and closing matter files and maintaining accurate client data Completing post-completion work, including SDLT returns, Land Registry applications and deeds schedules Supporting compliance with quality standards, company policies and procedures What We’re Looking For Essential At least 2 years’ experience working as a Residential Conveyancing Assistant Good working knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines Strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately Confident prioritising tasks and managing conflicting priorities Clear written and verbal communication skills Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Competent with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and confident using a legal case management system Desirable Experience preparing bills and handling financial documentation Experience drafting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications What’s On Offer Salary of £24,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience) A busy, supportive team environment with strong day-to-day exposure to a full conveyancing caseload Clear opportunities for career development as the team continues to grow A role that offers variety across pre-completion and post-completion work Working Arrangements York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered. N ext Steps Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.