About this role
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 allowanceDiscretionary office closure over ChristmasContributory pension schemeAnnual personal development and training planStudy leave for employees undertaking relevant qualificationsOpportunities for continued professional development and career progressionOptional corporate membership with Westfield HealthDiscounts on legal servicesFlexible working arrangements where possibleEnhanced family leave and sickness benefits based on length of serviceAnnual staff dinner and regular wellbeing, social and sporting eventsFriendly 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 completionOpening files and completing initial client onboarding checksCommunicating with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third partiesPreparing contract packs and reviewing title and property documentationOrdering searches and carrying out relevant property researchPreparing and submitting SDLT returnsPreparing and submitting applications to HM Land RegistryMaintaining accurate file records, accounts and case-management informationResponding to client enquiries by telephone and emailAssisting with exchanges, completions and post-completion workProviding 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 ConveyancerA genuine interest in developing a long-term career within property lawStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA professional and client-focused approachGood attention to detail and a high level of accuracyConfidence using Microsoft Office and legal case-management systemsThe 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.