Job Description
Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Doncaster (office based)
Salary: £22,000 to £28,000
Experience: Conveyancing assistant / legal administration level
If you’re organised, proactive, and enjoy keeping a conveyancing file moving, this is a great opportunity to join a busy residential property team where you’ll be properly supported and can build a long-term career.
Our client is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team in Doncaster. You’ll provide practical and administrative support to fee earners handling residential property transactions, helping matters progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
This role is ideal if you already have experience in legal administration or conveyancing support and want to deepen your knowledge in a fast-paced team. You’ll be involved across the full conveyancing lifecycle, from opening files and onboarding clients through to exchange, completion and post-completion tasks.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing administrative support to conveyancers and fee earners within a residential property team
- Opening new client files and completing client due diligence and AML checks
- Preparing and issuing client care documentation
- Requesting searches and obtaining property-related documentation
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and telephone enquiries
- Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate file records
- Preparing draft documents and legal forms under supervision
- Assisting with exchange and completion processes
- Monitoring key dates and helping ensure files progress in a timely manner
- Handling post-completion administration, including Land Registry applications where required
- Supporting the team with general office and administrative duties
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a legal administration role or within a conveyancing environment
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Confident communication skills, with a professional approach on the phone and by email
- Comfortable working in a busy office environment with multiple priorities
- Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems (or willingness to learn)
- Proactive, reliable and able to work well as part of a team
What’s On Offer
- Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)
- Permanent role in a busy and supportive residential conveyancing team
- Clear opportunity to develop your conveyancing knowledge and build your career
Working Arrangements
This role is office based in Doncaster.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to [email protected] or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.