Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant – Huddersfield

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 

Location: Huddersfield 

Experience Level: Must be able to work independantly 

 

Work Independently with 130+ Years of Heritage

Join a Trusted West Yorkshire Law Firm with Over 130 Years of Heritage

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly respected full-service law firm with over 130 years of heritage serving the Calderdale and Kirklees communities, is seeking a skilled and independent Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy conveyancing team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a firm that has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1886, supporting individuals, families, and businesses with a pragmatic approach and value-for-money ethos. The firm prides itself on its purpose and values, providing trusted legal expertise across Halifax, Huddersfield, and Brighouse.

If you're looking for a role where you can work independently, manage your own caseload, and develop your conveyancing career with a well-established and respected firm, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  The Firm

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with over 100 years of heritage, serving communities from offices in Halifax, Huddersfield, and Brighouse. The firm is a trusted legal partner, supporting individuals, families, and businesses with a wide range of legal services.

The firm is known for its pragmatic approach, value-for-money ethos, and commitment to providing high-quality legal services. With a strong reputation in the local community, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their careers.

The firm's conveyancing team is busy and well-regarded, handling a diverse range of residential and commercial property transactions for clients across West Yorkshire and beyond. The team is supported by experienced solicitors and benefits from modern case management systems and technology.

The firm holds a number of accreditations including:

• Conveyancing Quality Scheme

• Family Law Advanced

• Children Law Accredited

• Family Mediation Council

• Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce member

  The Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the firm's busy conveyancing team in Huddersfield. The key requirement for this role is that you must be experienced enough to work independently, managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.

You will be handling a diverse range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, providing excellent client service and ensuring transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conveyancing Work:

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters independently

• Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity

• Dealing with freehold and leasehold transactions

• Progressing matters from instruction through to completion

• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors

• Conducting property searches and reviewing search results

• Preparing and reviewing contracts and transfer deeds

• Dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and Land Registry applications

• Managing post-completion formalities including registration

Client Service:

• Providing excellent client service and maintaining regular communication

• Keeping clients updated on progress throughout the transaction

• Responding to client queries promptly and professionally

• Managing client expectations and explaining legal processes clearly

• Building and maintaining positive client relationships

Case Management:

• Using the firm's case management system effectively

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date file records

• Managing deadlines and ensuring timely progression of matters

• Prioritising workload and managing multiple transactions simultaneously

• Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures

Administrative Duties:

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents

• Preparing completion statements and financial calculations

• Managing file openings and closings

• Ensuring accurate billing and financial records

• Maintaining organised and compliant files

  About You

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in residential conveyancing (essential)

• Proven ability to work independently and manage own caseload (essential)

• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures

• Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions

• Experience with sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity

• Knowledge of property searches and Land Registry procedures

• Understanding of Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements

• Experience using case management systems

• Excellent client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationships

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work

• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment

• Committed to delivering excellent client service

• Understanding of SRA requirements and compliance

Desirable:

• Experience with new build transactions

• Experience with Help to Buy schemes

• Experience with shared ownership transactions

• Knowledge of commercial property transactions

• Experience working in a full-service law firm environment

• Familiarity with local West Yorkshire property market

Key Attributes:

• Independent and self-sufficient with strong work ethic

• Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery

• Highly organised with excellent time management skills

• Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work

• Professional and personable manner

• Resilient and able to work under pressure

• Passionate about conveyancing and property law

  What's On Offer

Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £24,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)

• Trusted legal expertise – cornerstone of Calderdale and Kirklees communities

• Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited

• Holiday entitlement that exceeds statutory minimum (increases with length of service)

• Enhanced sick pay scheme (increases with length of service)

• Comprehensive ongoing training and development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities in a supportive environment

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Modern case management systems and technology

• Work for a firm with strong local reputation and client base

• Purpose-driven firm with strong values

• Accredited firm (Conveyancing Quality, Family Law, Children Law, Family Mediation)

• Member of Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

• Opportunity to develop broad conveyancing expertise

• Stable and established firm with long-term career prospects

  Location

This role is based in the firm's Huddersfield office, located at:

The office is located in the heart of Huddersfield town centre with excellent transport links, close to Huddersfield train station, and easy access to local amenities, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The office is well-served by public transport and has parking available nearby.

 

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant with the ability to work independently and manage your own caseload, and you're looking to develop your career with a trusted West Yorkshire law firm with over 130 years of heritage, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Phone: 0333 996 2882