Job Description
Conveyancing Assistant - York
I'm working with a well-regarded regional law firm seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its residential property team in York. This is a full-time, office-based role, suited to someone with at least 6 months' experience supporting a busy conveyancing team, particularly in residential sales and purchases.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive legal support professional who enjoys a fast-paced, client-focused environment, working closely with solicitors and fee earners on a high-volume caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Open new client files and input data into the case management system
- Draft initial correspondence and legal documents, including issuing contracts
- Progress transactions in line with procedures and service standards
- Order property searches and assist with client reports
- Support exchanges, completions and post-completion matters
- Liaise with clients, estate agents and solicitors
- Manage incoming and outgoing post
- Provide general administrative support (filing, billing, archiving)
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 6 months' experience in a conveyancing or legal support role
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Competence with IT systems and case management software
- Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Professional, client-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative
Why Join?
- Friendly, collaborative team within a respected firm
- Strong local reputation and clear career development opportunities
Benefits:
- Tax-free profit-sharing scheme
- Up to 31 days' holiday
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted public transport
- Payroll giving scheme
- £1,000 referral bonus
- Support for professional memberships
- Interest-free travel loan
- Free conveyancing and will service after one year
If you're a Conveyancing Assistant in or near York ready for your next step, apply now or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.
