Residential Conveyancing Assistant - 1+ year experience preferred - £ - York
Posted 4 days 11 hours ago by qed legal
£23,000 - £30,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, York, United Kingdom, YO233
Job Description
Tired of feeling like just another cog in the machine? If you're a Residential Property Legal Assistant looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, and given real opportunity to grow, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for. I'm working with a well-established, highly regarded law firm in North Yorkshire that's continuing to invest in its Residential Property team. Known for its strong local reputation and genuinely supportive culture, this is a firm where people tend to stay and build long-term careers.The Role You'll join a busy, friendly conveyancing team based in York, working closely with experienced lawyers and playing a key role in keeping transactions running smoothly. This is a hands-on position with plenty of variety, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of the action and taking real ownership of their work.What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Managing files from opening through to completion
- Liaising with clients, agents, and third parties
- Handling Land Registry submissions and SDLT returns
- Supporting with completions, billing, and post-completion tasks
- Keeping diaries organised and workloads moving efficiently
- Experience as a Legal Assistant within Residential Property
- Someone organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy workload
- A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- A positive, "get stuck in" attitude with a genuine interest in developing
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and your birthday off
- Healthcare cash plan and death in service cover
- Clear progression pathways (not just for fee earners)
- A genuinely down-to-earth, supportive team environment