Conveyancing Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Reed is partnering with a large legal practice in Bingley who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant. This role is ideal for someone who is client-focused and prides themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service. The position involves working with both residential and new build property teams.

Day-to-day of the role:

· Open new files and input new instructions onto the Case Management system, producing relevant letters and documents

· Update the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses

· 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

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:

· 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 with 5% Employer contributions (6% for Partners).

· 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 to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling.

· Paycare Health Cash Plan for optical, dental, and other health expenses.

· Discounted bus travel and payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations.

· £1,000.00 finder’s fee for new employee recruitment referrals.

· Professional membership/subscription support.

· Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass.

· Free conveyancing on your main residential property and a free will after 1 year’s employment.

· Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.

· Annual business briefing for the whole firm