Legal Assistant – Conveyancing

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Conveyancing

Location: Ilkley

Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to join a supportive legal team?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you! Our client is seeking someone who is reliable, detail oriented and motivated to provide high quality administrative support within the Conveyancing department.

Key Responsibilities – Legal Assistant – Conveyancing

• Progress client matters efficiently using the case management system, ensuring compliance with firm policies, legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, maintain and securely archive legal files and all associated documentation.
• Coordinate the Fee Earner’s diary, arranging appointments, meetings and key deadlines.
• Draft and format client correspondence through audio typing, digital dictation and word processing.
• Respond to telephone calls, client enquiries and third party communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Process incoming emails and post while carrying out general administrative duties, including photocopying and document management.
• Obtain property searches and complete client identity verification in line with compliance procedures.
• Support the conveyancing process by assisting with exchanges, completions and related transactions under the guidance of the Fee Earner.
• Complete post completion work, including Land Registry applications and monitoring outstanding registrations.
• Prepare client invoices and maintain accurate financial records and account ledgers.
• Provide administrative support across the wider team and assist management with additional tasks when required.
  
  

Experience & Skills Required

• A minimum of one year’s experience in a legal administrative role
• Conveyancing experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong written communication with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in audio typing and digital dictation.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident IT user with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

In Return As a Legal Assistant You Will Receive

• £24,000 – £28,000 annual salary
• Work for a respected law firm with a strong reputation for excellence.
• Thrive in a positive and supportive working environment where teamwork is encouraged.
• Take on a varied position that offers exposure to a broad range of Private Client matters.
• Build your career with excellent opportunities for learning, progression and professional growth within the legal sector.
  
  

If you are driven, organised and thrive within a fast paced environment, APPLY TODAY!

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.