G2 Legal Limited
Conveyancing Assistant – Castleford
A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team in Castleford. This is a full-time, office-based opportunity suited to someone with at least 6 months’ experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, ideally including new build property work.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and fast-paced team, providing hands-on support to Solicitors and Fee Earners managing a high-volume caseload of residential sales and purchases. This role would suit an organised and proactive legal support professional who enjoys delivering excellent client service and working in a structured, process-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records on the case management system
- Preparing initial correspondence, contract packs and supporting legal documentation
- Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
- Ordering searches, reviewing documentation and supporting the preparation of reports
- Handling exchanges, completions and post-completion administration
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and third-party Solicitors
- Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries
- Providing general administrative support including billing, filing and archiving
- Ensuring transactions progress efficiently in line with internal procedures and service standards
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 6 months’ experience within a conveyancing or legal support role
- Previous exposure to residential property transactions, ideally including new build matters
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable using case management systems and legal IT software
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment
- Professional and client-focused approach
- Able to work independently while contributing positively within a team
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
Why Join:
- Opportunity to join a respected regional law firm with a strong local reputation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities within residential property
Benefits Include:
- Tax-free profit-sharing scheme
- Up to 31 days’ annual leave
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted public transport schemes
- Payroll giving options
- Referral bonus scheme
- Support with professional memberships
- Interest-free travel loan
- Free conveyancing and will-writing services after one year of service
If you’re a Conveyancing Assistant based in or around Castleford apply now or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.
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