Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Job title:

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Company

CRA Consulting

Job description

Salary: £22,500 per annum (with potential for an additional £250/month bonus)
Benefits: Industry-leading training, bonus scheme, Costco membership, and moreCRA Consulting is working with a well-established, forward-thinking law firm in Sheffield, looking to bring on board a talented Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their growing conveyancing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment while working within a highly respected firm.Role Overview:As a Conveyancing Legal Assistant, you will play a vital role in the conveyancing process, working directly with clients and providing exceptional service at every stage of their transactions. From communication with solicitors, estate agents, and other professionals to managing documentation and deadlines, you’ll be a key part of a team dedicated to delivering top-tier legal services.Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings, ensuring the highest level of client care.
• Liaise with solicitors, estate agents, and other professional organisations, providing updates and gathering necessary documentation.
• Handle due diligence tasks for both solicitors and clients.
• Request and chase essential documentation to ensure smooth transaction progression.
• Manage case files, entering data into the case management system, logging correspondence, and performing administrative tasks.
• Draft sale contracts, re-mortgage documentation, and replies to enquiries on sale files.
• Work directly with lenders, managing tasks such as requesting redemption statements.
• Prepare for completions, including final searches, requests for mortgage advances, and liaising with clients regarding balance funds.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to key SLAs, KPIs, and panel requirements.
• Serve as a role model for effective file management, compliance with firm policies, and high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to team meetings and report directly to the Conveyancing Team Managers on relevant matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year of experience working in an admin role (conveyancing or legal environment preferred).
• Experience in client care or customer service, with strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage your workload effectively, prioritise tasks, and work on your initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering top-quality service.
• A basic understanding of IT systems, including email, case management software, and MS Office.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting salary of £22,500 per annum, with the potential to earn an additional £250 per month through a non-contractual bonus.
• Monday to Friday office hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays.
• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities to further your career in conveyancing.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Lucrative ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Free parking and a free Costco card.
• Free fruit daily and an on-site subsidised canteen with a relaxation area.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Regular annual events such as Summer and Christmas parties and award ceremonies.

This role is based in the firm’s Sheffield Head Office, which offers a high-quality, pleasant working environment.Why Apply?If you are looking for an opportunity to progress within a supportive team, develop your skills, and work for a reputable law firm, this could be the perfect next step for you. The firm’s commitment to staff development and its positive working culture make this an exceptional opportunity in the conveyancing sector.Interested?If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Apply now or contact Marcus Khazenifar at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion on 0114 241 8030 or send an email to Marcus@craconsultants.com.
Explore additional opportunities at www.craconsultants.com/jobs.CompanyWe are at the forefront of legal recruitment and our team of expert legal recruiters understand the needs of our candidates and clients.Progression, Case Loads, ExpertiseWe know that our candidates want progression, manageable case loads, and salaries and benefits which reflect their expertise. We know that their purpose is to help people, work with them to have fair representation, and have ambitious career goals in legal. They want us to work with them to find the best legal jobs.Integrity, Growth, BrandOur clients want to run their business within integrity – and that’s one of our core values. We work with legal firms to attract and retain the best candidates to help them grow. Brand is something at the heart of the legal sector, so we are focused on advising on employee brand to help with attraction and retention.All Levels of Legal RecruitmentWhether legal, compliance, company secretarial, policy, qualified or non-qualified, temporary or permanent, our expert legal recruitment consultants have a single market focus. Our clients and candidates testify to how we’ve helped them find the best legal jobs, and help them grow their legal businesses.Legal jobs we recruit for

• Solicitors
• Legal Executives
• Paralegals
• Law Graduates
• Legal Secretaries
• Legal Office support
• Locum Lawyers
• Legal Cashiers

For more information and to register with us please click on the link below:https://www.craconsultants.com/users/register/new/registrationCALL: 0114 2418030Company info Website Telephone 0114 2418030 Location 51 Clarkegorve Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2NH
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Expected salary

£22500 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:45:20 GMT

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