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New Build Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Morley, Leeds
Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working Available
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced
New Build Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy and growing
New Build team based in Morley. Supporting Fee Earners and Conveyancers specialising in new build property transactions, you will play a key role in ensuring matters progress efficiently from instruction through to completion.
This position would suit an organised and proactive individual with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
Providing comprehensive support to Fee Earners within the New Build team
Assisting with a high-volume caseload of
new build sales and purchases, with a particular emphasis on
sales transactions
Communicating with clients over the telephone and via email, providing regular updates and delivering a high standard of client care
Opening and managing files in accordance with compliance procedures
Preparing contracts, legal documents and client correspondence
Liaising with clients, developers, lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties
Requesting searches and obtaining relevant property documentation
Assisting with the exchange and completion process
Preparing completion statements and supporting post-completion matters
Maintaining accurate records and updating the case management system
Ensuring transactions progress efficiently and proactively chasing outstanding matters where required
Delivering a high standard of client care throughout the transaction life cycle
About You
Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator, Property Assistant or Legal Secretary
Confidence supporting
sales and purchase transactions, with strong exposure to conveyancing processes
Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team environment
Proactive approach and confidence liaising with clients and third parties
Experience using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
New build conveyancing experience would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer?
Salary of up to
£29,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working options available
Join a specialist and high-performing New Build team
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
Competitive holiday allowance and pension scheme
Additional employee benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to further their career within a specialist New Build team and join a firm that offers both flexibility and long-term progression.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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