CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Location: Castleford Office
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy Residential Property Department at Hartley & Worstenholme Solicitors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least 6 months of conveyancing or legal support experience who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
As part of our friendly and experienced team, you’ll work closely with fee earners to provide critical administrative and client-facing support across a variety of residential conveyancing matters. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers real responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills within a well-established firm.

• Please note this is a non-exhaustive list and responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the department.
• Providing day to day administrative support to one or more solicitors or fee earners
• Assisting with client onboarding, including identity verification, file opening, and compliance checks
• Conducting regulatory checks (e.g. SRA checks on other law firms)
• Drafting and preparing correspondence and legal documents, including client care letters, contract packs, SDLT returns, and Land Registry applications
• Ordering and managing property searches
• Preparing files for exchange and completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors via email, phone, and in person
• Updating the case management system and ensuring accurate record keeping
• Handling completions and post-completion processes, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry registrations
• Using systems such as LMS and Lender Exchange to manage lender requirements
• Closing and archiving completed files
• Performing ad hoc administrative duties as required