Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant – Residential Property - Pontefract, Yorkshire £20,000 - £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

A prestigious Yorkshire law firm with 300+ employees across 22 offices is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy residential property team in Pontefract.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers exceptional benefits including tax-free profit sharing for employees with 12+ months' service, creating a unique working environment where every team member has a genuine stake in the firm's success.

The Role:

You'll be joining a dynamic property team, handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. This role requires someone with existing conveyancing experience who can work accurately under pressure whilst maintaining excellent client service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening new files and managing case management systems

• Updating systems and producing legal documents and correspondence

• Issuing contracts and handling enquiry responses

• Ordering searches and managing exchange processes

• Setting up completions and issuing mortgage reports

• Managing high-volume client communications and telephone enquiries

• General administrative duties and file management

Essential Requirements:

• 12+ months' experience in residential conveyancing

• Strong IT skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Customer-focused approach with professional telephone manner

• Flexible, adaptable working style

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Tax-free profit sharing scheme (12+ months' service)

• Supportive learning environment with clear career progression

• Employee ownership benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to join a firm with strong community values

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, employee-owned firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers real ownership benefits. Perfect for an experienced conveyancing assistant looking to develop their career in a supportive, professional environment. 

Apply online, or for more info contact Lee on lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882