Conveyancing Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Reed have partnered with a well-established legal firm in Leeds is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is client-focused and takes pride in offering a professional, approachable, and efficient service. The role will involve supporting the conveyancing team across a range of residential property matters, providing hands-on assistance throughout the transaction process.

Day-to-day of the role:

• 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
• Working closely with fee earner to support with admin and processes.

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:

• 20 days holidays, plus bank holidays
  • 3 days extra over Christmas
  • Birthday off
• Private Pension Scheme
• Vitality Health Insurance following a successful probationary period
• Study and Financial support if you are looking to be a solicitor or a qualified conveyancer
• Maternity and Paternity leave