Assistant Conveyancer in Harrogate - CRA Consulting

Role: Assistant Conveyancer
Location: Harrogate, West Yorkshire
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Contract: Full time, permanent

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Harrogate is looking to recruit a conscientious and well-organised Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy conveyancing department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and an interest in property law to develop their career within a supportive and welcoming firm.
The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and legal support across residential and commercial property matters, working closely with solicitors and licensed conveyancers to help ensure transactions progress efficiently and smoothly.

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  Assisting with the preparation, drafting and processing of conveyancing documentation
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  Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
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  Opening, maintaining and closing case files in accordance with compliance requirements
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  Handling routine correspondence, telephone calls and email enquiries
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  Requesting searches and documentation from the Land Registry and other relevant bodies
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  Monitoring the progress of transactions and providing regular updates to fee earners and clients
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  Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
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  Ensuring all work is carried out with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism

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  Previous experience in conveyancing or a legal support role is advantageous but not essential
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  Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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  Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using legal case management systems
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  Demonstrates a genuine interest in property law and conveyancing
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  Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
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  Meticulous attention to detail

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  Experience using conveyancing or case management software
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  Legal qualifications or progress towards a legal or conveyancing qualification

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  Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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  20 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
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  Additional 3 days' holiday over the Christmas closure
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  Extra day off for your birthday (if it falls on a working day)
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  Private pension scheme
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  Health scheme
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  Parking permits available
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  Regular social events and an annual away day
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  Ongoing training and career development support
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  Friendly and supportive team environment
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  Central Harrogate location with excellent transport links
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm

Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.