Conveyancing Assistant

ROLE: Conveyancing Assistant

LOCATION: Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

SALARY: Competitive and dependent on experience

HOURS: 09:00 – 17:15, Monday – Friday

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their Sheffield team. This is an exclusive instruction and a genuine opportunity for a capable and confident conveyancing professional to play a key role within a busy and respected residential property department.

With a strong local presence, a supportive team culture, and a firm committed to long-term career development, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes real pride in delivering a high standard of service and wants to grow within a quality practice.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Birthday off (when falling on a weekday)
• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
• Medicash health plan and Aviva DigiCare+
• 25% discount on legal services
• Client and employee referral schemes
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Active social committee and events programme

The Role

Working as part of a cross-office conveyancing team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the team with administration and legal matters relating to the sale and purchase of residential property
• Issuing sale contracts and dealing with enquiries, mortgage redemptions, and providing support across all aspects of residential sale and purchase transactions pre and post completion
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
• Liaising effectively with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process
• Maintaining accurate records and upholding a high standard of client care at all times
• Ensuring compliance requirements are met throughout each transaction

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and experienced conveyancing professional. This is a demanding role that will suit someone who is comfortable working at pace and can manage a busy caseload support function with accuracy and professionalism.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal (essential)
• Experienced across most aspects of residential conveyancing, including sale and purchase transactions
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements within a conveyancing environment
• Proficient in the use of case management systems
• Familiar with the Land Registry portal, SDLT online submission system and lender portals
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with all parties
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation for excellent client service and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing. With multiple offices across the East Midlands and Yorkshire, they offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, Legal 500-recognised lawyers, and a platform for long-term career growth. Their residential conveyancing team is highly regarded locally and handles a broad and varied caseload across the region.