Conveyancing Assistant

Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our busy commercial property team at our Leeds city centre office on a full-time basis. The role is very client focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful and friendly service.
Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as we would ideally want the applicant to hit the ground running. They will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their career.
Job Summary
* To provide administrative support to our Commercial Property Team in order to enable them to process a high-volume caseload of sale, purchase and lease transactions.
* To ensure the successful development of both the department and the firm in line with the annual and 5 year business plans.
Key Tasks
* Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents
* Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
* Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries
* Ordering searches
* Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
* Setting up completions
* Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
* Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
* Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible
* Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving
* General administration duties for the office and firm
Key Skills – Essential
* Proficient IT skills
* Literate and numerate
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
* Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work
* Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
Experience – Essential
Experience in a similar fast-paced role
6+ months experience in conveyancing
Salary
The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.
Location
Our city centre office is located at: Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 2EE
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed