Conveyancing Assistant

Recruiter
SJC Partners
Location
Yorkshire
Salary
£29,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
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Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (DOE)

Hybrid working available

Benefits include:

Hybrid working
25+ days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Interest-free travel loans
Reward, recognition and wellbeing platform
Employee discounts across shopping, food and drink, entertainment and health & fitness
Regular social events and activities

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for a role where you can gain exposure to the full residential conveyancing process while working alongside an experienced fee earner?

We are recruiting for a well-established Yorkshire law firm looking to strengthen its busy Residential Property team with an experienced Conveyancing Assistant.

This is a hands-on position offering exposure to residential conveyancing transactions from the opening of a file through to completion and registration.

Working closely with a Conveyancing Fee Earner, you will provide support across a busy caseload of residential property transactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Opening new conveyancing files and completing initial administration
Supporting residential sales and purchases
Undertaking property searches
Preparing and issuing sale contracts
Assisting with conveyancing enquiries
Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors, lenders and other parties
Dealing with incoming monies
Preparing documentation for exchange and completion
Assisting with completion formalities
Dealing with Land Registry and registration requirements
Preparing monthly bills
Keeping files accurate and up to date
Helping ensure transactions progress efficiently and clients are kept informed

You will ideally have previous experience working within residential conveyancing and a good understanding of the end-to-end conveyancing process.

Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar property role would be particularly relevant.

You should have:

Experience of residential sales and purchases
Good knowledge of the conveyancing process
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Good IT skills
The ability to prioritise a busy workload
A flexible and proactive approach
The ability to work effectively as part of a team

This is a great opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to build on their existing experience within a busy and established Residential Property team.

You'll also have the opportunity to gain broad exposure to residential conveyancing transactions and continue developing your knowledge and experience within property law.

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant considering your next move, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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