Conveyancing Assistant – Residential/New Build Property

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our property teams at our busy Guiseley office. This role involves working with both residential and new build property teams. The role is very client-focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service.

Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as we would ideally want the applicant to hit the ground running. They will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return, the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their career.

Key Tasks

1. Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents.
2. Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
3. Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries.
4. Ordering searches.
5. Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork.
6. Setting up completions.
7. Issuing Mortgage reports to clients.
8. Dealing with incoming post where appropriate.
9. Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible.
10. Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving.
11. General administration duties for the office and firm.

Key Skills – Essential

1. Good keyboard skills.
2. Literate and numerate.
3. Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team.
4. Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
7. A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
8. Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Experience – Essential

Experience in a similar fast-paced role.

12+ months experience in conveyancing in sales and purchase.

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience; therefore, please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

65 Victoria Road, Guiseley, LS20 8DQ

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Job Type: Full-time

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.