Conveyancing Assistant in Harrogate - CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Part-Time Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join its Residential Property team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to join a busy and supportive conveyancing department.

Working closely with Fee Earners and reporting directly into the department, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management and progression of residential conveyancing matters. The position requires a proactive, highly organised individual who can manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

This is a part-time position, working three days per week.

• Assisting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management and progression of residential conveyancing files
• File opening and client onboarding, including compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations
• Preparing completion documents for review prior to submission to accounts
• Drafting bills and completion statements
• Ordering property searches
• Processing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties via telephone and email
• Handling incoming calls and email enquiries
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and up to date
• General administrative support including scanning, filing, and document preparation
• Supporting colleagues and providing cover where required

The firm is seeking a candidate who demonstrates:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal (ideally within residential conveyancing)
• Strong working knowledge of conveyancing procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to multitask and reprioritise effectively in a busy environment
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• An understanding of client care and compliance procedures