Conveyancing Asisstant

Conveyancing Assistant Salary: Up to £28,000, dependent on experience

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Discretionary office closure over Christmas
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual personal development and training plan
• Study leave for employees undertaking relevant qualifications
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• Optional corporate membership with Westfield Health
• Discounts on legal services
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits based on length of service
• Annual staff dinner and regular wellbeing, social and sporting events
• Friendly and supportive working environment

SJC Partners is working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant for its Sheffield office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with residential conveyancing experience who is keen to develop their knowledge, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career within property law. You will join a supportive and collaborative Residential Property team, assisting an experienced Conveyancer with a varied caseload of sales, purchases and other residential property transactions.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting a Conveyancer with residential property matters from instruction through to completion
• Opening files and completing initial client onboarding checks
• Communicating with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties
• Preparing contract packs and reviewing title and property documentation
• Ordering searches and carrying out relevant property research
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
• Preparing and submitting applications to HM Land Registry
• Maintaining accurate file records, accounts and case-management information
• Responding to client enquiries by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchanges, completions and post-completion work
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Residential Property team

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing, ideally supporting a fee earner or Conveyancer
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within property law
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case-management systems
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and progressive law firm that is committed to developing its people. You will receive ongoing support and training, with genuine opportunities to expand your conveyancing knowledge and progress your legal career. If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant, Residential Property Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal looking for a new opportunity in Sheffield, please get in touch with Ashleigh OHagan at SJC.