Conveyancing Assistant – New Build - The Legists : Job Details

Conveyancing Assistant – New Build | Friendly High-Street Law Firm | 

Salary Negotiable Depending on Exeperience

Garforth 

Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join the busy New Build Property Team at a highly regarded, employee-owned law firm based in Garforth, Leeds. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with solid conveyancing experience to take the next step in a supportive, well-established practice where people genuinely matter.

This firm has built a reputation as one of Yorkshire’s most respected and accredited legal practices, known for providing quality legal services across the region while maintaining a welcoming, down-to-earth working culture. Staff describe the environment as friendly, approachable, and supportive, where everyone is valued and encouraged to thrive.

The Role:Working within the New Build team, you’ll be responsible for assisting with a busy caseload of sale and purchase transactions, ensuring clients receive a smooth, professional, and friendly service throughout their property journey. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, efficiency, and people contact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open new files and input new instructions on the case management system

• Produce contracts, letters, and legal documents

• Order searches and issue mortgage reports

• Deal with exchanges, completions, and associated paperwork

• Manage telephone enquiries and incoming post

• Keep the case management system updated in line with team procedures

• Support with general admin including billing, filing, photocopying, and archiving

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• The autonomy to take ownership of your workload, with potential to progress and build out your own caseload or team in future

• Access to a supportive and friendly working environment where professional development is actively encouraged

• Generous benefits including:

  • Profit-sharing scheme (tax-free up to £3,600 per year after 12 months)

  • 23 days’ holiday rising with service

  • 5% employer pension contributions

  • Private health insurance after one year

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Life assurance at three times salary

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan

  • Professional development support

  • Regular firm-wide social events

About You:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing, covering both sales and purchases

• Confident, proactive, and highly organised

• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills

• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise under pressure

• Comfortable dealing with clients directly and providing a professional, personable service

Ready for a role where you’ll feel supported, valued, and part of a team that truly cares?If you’ve got the conveyancing experience and are keen to develop your career within a progressive, employee-owned business, we’d love to hear from you.