Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Barnsley
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing legal practice is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and supportive Conveyancing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to provide administrative and transactional support across a varied residential conveyancing caseload. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure files progress efficiently and clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Conveyancing team

Opening, maintaining and closing client files accurately

Managing incoming post and ensuring correspondence is allocated correctly

Supporting sale files from initial instruction through to completion

Assisting with sale enquiries and mortgage redemption's

Supporting the exchange and completion process

Preparing completion statements and assisting with completion monies

Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors and other third parties

Providing regular updates and responding to client queries

Preparing completion letters and associated documentation

Assisting with requisitions and Certificates of Title

Issuing contract packs for sale files

Managing requests for money on account

Regularly chasing outstanding matters to ensure files continue to progress

Assisting with the management of the LMS and Lender Exchange portals

Ensuring files are properly closed with a nil balance

Processing interim and final bills

Providing additional support across the department during busy periods and covering colleagues during annual leave

Managing client appointments and incoming telephone calls

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal or conveyancing environment and will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced team.

You will have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational and time-management skills

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

A professional and calm approach when dealing with clients

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience using a legal case management system

Previous experience processing bills

An understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing processes

The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join a growing Conveyancing team

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Varied role with exposure to the full conveyancing process

Opportunity to develop your legal and conveyancing experience

Long-term career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking legal environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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