Conveyancing Assistant

Salary: Up to £30,000 (negotiable DOE)

Location: Leeds

Experience: Strong background in sales and transactions (post-completion experience a bonus)

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our client's highly regarded Residential Property team in Leeds. This role is tailored for a detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on sales and transactions, seeking a stable and high-quality work environment without a progression track into senior roles.

• Support the conveyancing team with all aspects of residential property sales and transactions
• Handle file opening, client onboarding, property searches, drafting contracts, and supporting the sales process through to exchange and completion
• Provide additional support on post-completion matters where required (not the primary focus)
• Work closely with fee earners and solicitors on high-quality, client-focused work
• Contribute to a collaborative, well-established team with a distinctive approach to conveyancing

• Experience in residential conveyancing, with a strong focus on sales and transactions
• Post-completion experience is advantageous but not essential
• Fee earning experience preferred
• Comfortable in a stable, non-hierarchical team-ideal for someone not seeking further progression
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a client-focused approach
• Ability to thrive in a team that values quality over volume and works differently from traditional case management models

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 (negotiable for the right experience)
• Stable, supportive team environment
• High-quality work with a leading Yorkshire law firm
• Recognition for your expertise and contribution
• Modern office environment in central Leeds
• Benefits package in line with firm policy

Our client is a leading Yorkshire law firm, recognised for its collaborative, client-first approach and high-quality legal services. The Residential Property team is known for its distinctive way of working, prioritising quality and client care over volume or traditional case management systems. The culture is supportive, stable, and well-suited to professionals seeking a rewarding role without a pathway to senior progression.

Leeds. Full-time, permanent role.

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