Exciting Career Opportunity: Permanent Conveyancing Assistant – Join a Leading Law Firm in Crossgates, West Yorkshire!
Are you looking to advance your career in the legal sector? Our client, a well-established law firm in Garforth, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Permanent Conveyancing Assistant to become an integral part of their thriving conveyancing team. With over 250 employees, this respected firm is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, providing ample opportunities for career development. If you are detail-oriented, eager to support clients through the property transaction process, and have experience in a legal role, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will work closely with experienced Conveyancers, assisting in all stages of the conveyancing process and ensuring clients have a seamless and positive experience during their property transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Conveyancers in Document Preparation: Assist in preparing and processing legal documentation for both residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Client Communication: Respond to client queries, providing clear and timely updates on case statuses, ensuring clients are kept informed and at ease throughout the process.
- Case File Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date case files and client records, adhering to internal procedures, legal regulations, and compliance standards.
- Property Searches & Liaison: Conduct property searches and liaise with relevant authorities, stakeholders, and third parties to ensure the smooth progression of transactions.
- Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative tasks within the conveyancing department to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of all tasks.
Key Requirements:
- Previous Experience in a Legal Environment: Experience as a Clerk or in a similar role within a legal setting, with exposure to conveyancing processes.
- Conveyancing Knowledge: Strong understanding of residential and commercial conveyancing processes, relevant legislation, and property transactions.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail when preparing legal documentation and maintaining case records.
- Excellent Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and keep track of client information and documentation.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with clients, Conveyancers, and external stakeholders.
- Proactive & Willing to Learn: A proactive approach to problem-solving with a willingness to take initiative and further develop legal expertise.
Why Join Us?
This role offers more than just a competitive salary; it’s an opportunity to develop your legal career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our client is committed to employee well-being and professional growth, offering the following benefits:
- Generous Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after one year and up to 31 days after five years.
- Additional Benefits: A company pension with a 5% employer contribution, health insurance, in-house training, and salary sacrifice travel options.
- Career Development: Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities to help you grow within the legal sector.
- Supportive Work Culture: Join a firm that values collaboration, employee well-being, and career progression.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and become a key part of a supportive and successful team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our client’s firm as their new Permanent Conveyancing Assistant.