Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Thirsk

Salary: £20,000 - £26,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established legal practice in Thirsk as a Conveyancing Assistant, where you'll support our busy conveyancing team in handling residential property transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your conveyancing knowledge and skills while working in the charming market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

The Role

You'll be providing essential support to our conveyancing solicitors, assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion. Working within a supportive team environment, you'll gain valuable experience in all aspects of the conveyancing process while developing your legal career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist conveyancing solicitors with residential property transactions
• Prepare and send out client care letters and initial documentation
• Order property searches including local authority, environmental, and water searches
• Chase search results and liaise with search providers
• Prepare contracts for sale and purchase transactions
• Handle post-completion formalities including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
• Maintain accurate file records and case management systems
• Communicate with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors professionally
• Assist with exchange of contracts and completion procedures
• Support with general administrative duties and file management

What We're Looking For

• Previous conveyancing experience preferred but not essential
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional telephone manner and client service approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Interest in developing conveyancing knowledge and skills
• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Willingness to learn and develop within the conveyancing field

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £20,000 - £26,000 (dependent on experience)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with experienced conveyancing professionals
• Career progression prospects within an established conveyancing department
• Opportunity to develop specialist conveyancing knowledge
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Friendly working environment in charming Thirsk location
• Professional development support and guidance
• Opportunity to work on varied residential property transactions
• Excellent work-life balance in beautiful North Yorkshire

About Us

We are a well-established legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional conveyancing services. Our dedicated conveyancing team handles a high volume of residential property transactions, providing comprehensive support to clients throughout the buying and selling process.

Ready to start your conveyancing career in Thirsk?

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