Job Description Conveyancing Assistant (Residential/New Build Property) Location : Castleford Salary : £24,000 to £30,000 Experience : 12 months conveyancing experience (sales and purchase) Our client is recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy Residential and New Build Property team in Castleford. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment, supporting fee earners on a high volume of sale and purchase matters. If you take pride in being accurate, organised and approachable with clients, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in conveyancing within a supportive team. What You’ll Be Doing Key tasks are likely to include: Opening new files, inputting instructions on the case management system, and producing relevant letters and documents Updating the case management system in line with team procedures as matters progress Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with replies to enquiries Ordering searches Supporting exchanges and related paperwork Setting up completions Issuing mortgage reports to clients Handling incoming post where appropriate Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible General admin support including filing, billing, copying, sorting post and archiving What We’re Looking For At least 12 months’ experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchase work Experience in a similar fast-paced role with high volume and regular client contact Strong keyboard skills and confidence working with case management systems Accurate, organised approach and the ability to follow instructions carefully Confident handling enquiries in a friendly, professional way Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working under pressure Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team What’s On Offer Benefits will include a range of firm-wide offerings, which may include: 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 Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees) Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility) with 5% employer contributions Death in service life assurance (3 times salary) Private health insurance after 1 year’s employment Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years’ employment 24/7 employee assistance programme, including counselling support Paycare health cash plan (employee paid contributions) Discounted bus travel and interest-free loan for an annual train or bus pass Professional membership/subscription support Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment A free will after 1 year’s employment Regular social events Working Arrangements Full-time Office-based in Castleford Next 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 treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.