Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, Permanent

We have an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our expanding and award-winning Residential Property team, based at our Barnsley office.
About the Role

You will provide key administrative and legal support to our Residential Property department, ensuring adherence to established procedures and compliance standards. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Processing tasks using Digital Dictation software (BigHand)
• Working with a Case Management System
• Requesting property searches, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks, and final searches
• Submitting Land Registry applications and responding to requisitions
• Preparing files for client meetings
• Assisting with file opening and closure, as required
• Handling telephone calls, client enquiries and third-party requests
• Managing incoming emails, post, scanning, and responding to correspondence
• Supporting the Senior Fee Earner's inbox on their non-working days
• Ensuring compliance with the firm's procedures and quality standards
• Providing cost-effective support to Fee Earners within your team and the wider department

Person Specification

• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential
• Basic understanding of legal correspondence
• Proficient IT and word processing skills essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to the firm's values and strategic goals
• GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above required
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• A genuine focus on work-life balance
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for long service
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Two half-days off annually for Life Admin
• Health scheme
• Two non-contractual bonuses per year
• Company pension scheme
• Regular social events, including a Christmas party

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other status protected by law.

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This Residential Conveyancing Assistant vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.