Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant –
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–5:30pm

Job Type

• Supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Managing communications with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Opening files and completing AML and client due diligence checks.
• Requesting searches, title documents and redemption statements.
• Reviewing and preparing conveyancing documentation.
• Drafting and issuing contract packs.
• Preparing replies to enquiries and requisitions.
• Assisting with exchanges and completions.
• Preparing completion statements and bills.
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating the case management system.
• Dealing with post-completion administration.
• Proactively progressing transactions and keeping clients updated.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant within a residential property team.
• Experience supporting freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Knowledge of AML and client verification requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting fee earners and clients.

Desirable experience:

• Remortgages and Transfers of Equity.
• FormEvo.
• Paperless/paper-light working.
• Legal case management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular complimentary social events.
• Slightly shorter working hours may be considered.

For more information, contact Ryan at Puro Associates on 01904 571760.