Job title: Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Perm
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £28,000.00
Location: Ilkley, UK
Job published: 2025-07-29
Job ID: 41765
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Residential Conveyancing Assistant - Ilkley, Yorkshire £22,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

 

A well-established Yorkshire law firm with 300+ employees across 22 offices is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy property team in Ilkley.

 

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

 

The Role:

You'll be joining a client-focused residential property team, handling sales and purchase transactions from instruction to completion. This is a fast-paced role requiring someone who can hit the ground running with existing conveyancing experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening new files and managing case management systems

• Issuing contracts and handling enquiry responses

• Ordering searches and managing exchange paperwork

• Setting up completions and issuing mortgage reports

• Managing high-volume client communications

• General administrative duties

 

Essential Requirements:

• 12+ months' experience in residential conveyancing (sales & purchase)

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail • Excellent client service abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Flexible, adaptable approach to work

 

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Tax-free profit sharing scheme

• Supportive learning environment with career progression opportunities

• Employee ownership benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, employee-owned firm that truly values its people. If you're an experienced conveyancing assistant looking for your next challenge in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882