Conveyancing Assistant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
£24,500 - £28,000 annum

Job Details

Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal
Part Time - Maternity Cover (3 days a week)

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Part-Time Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join its Residential Property team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to join a busy and supportive conveyancing department.

The Role

Working closely with Fee Earners and reporting directly into the department, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management and progression of residential conveyancing matters. The position requires a proactive, highly organised individual who can manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

This is a part-time position, working three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management and progression of residential conveyancing files
File opening and client onboarding, including compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations
Preparing completion documents for review prior to submission to accounts
Drafting bills and completion statements
Ordering property searches
Processing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns
Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties via telephone and email
Handling incoming calls and email enquiries
Ensuring files are maintained accurately and up to date
General administrative support including scanning, filing, and document preparation
Supporting colleagues and providing cover where required


Skills Required:

The firm is seeking a candidate who demonstrates:

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal (ideally within residential conveyancing)
Strong working knowledge of conveyancing procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
The ability to multitask and reprioritise effectively in a busy environment
Competency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
An understanding of client care and compliance procedures

If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or paralegal interested in this role, please apply ASAP!

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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