Conveyancing Assistant


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 2LH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Leeds City Centre

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Working Arrangement: Fully office-based

Holiday: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

About the Role

We are looking for a

hard-working and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Department based in Leeds City Centre.

The successful candidate will have

good practical experience within residential conveyancing and be confident supporting fee earners with the day-to-day management of conveyancing matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal environment.

Although the department handles both residential and commercial conveyancing,

strong residential conveyancing experience is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing matters.

Supporting with the day-to-day progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.

Preparing and issuing correspondence and legal documentation.

Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties.

Assisting with property searches, enquiries and replies to enquiries.

Reviewing and organising legal documentation.

Assisting with exchange of contracts and completions.

Undertaking post-completion administration and Land Registry work.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.

Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.

Providing general administrative and fee-earning support to the conveyancing team.

Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within required timescales.

Providing a professional and friendly service to clients at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in residential conveyancing and understands the process from instruction through to completion.

Hard-working, reliable and committed to delivering a high standard of work.

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Able to manage priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Confident communicating with clients and professional contacts.

A strong team player who is willing to support colleagues when required.

Proactive and able to work independently.

Professional, approachable and client-focused.

Comfortable working in a busy, office-based environment.

Keen to develop their knowledge and experience within both residential and commercial conveyancing.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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