Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 1+ years’ conveyancing support experience (or strong admin experience in a legal setting)

Our client is looking to appoint a Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy residential property team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping transactions moving, takes pride in accurate administration, and delivers excellent client care. You’ll work closely with fee earners and colleagues across the team, supporting matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting fee earners on a varied residential conveyancing caseload (sales, purchases and related matters)

• Opening new files, onboarding clients and supporting ID and AML checks

• Preparing and issuing client care paperwork and standard correspondence

• Assisting with contract packs and managing incoming and outgoing documentation

• Requesting and chasing searches, and helping to keep checklists up to date

• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently

• Assisting with completions, including preparing completion statements and coordinating key dates

• Supporting post-completion tasks, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications (where appropriate)

• Keeping the case management system and digital files accurate, organised and up to date

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Secretary, Paralegal or Legal Administrator (or strong transferable admin experience)

• Good understanding of the conveyancing process and the importance of deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and a careful, accurate approach

• Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused manner

• Organised and proactive, able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Supportive team environment with strong training and development

• Hybrid working may be available (role dependent)

• Clear progression opportunities for the right person

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sheffield

• Full-time preferred

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.