Conveyancing Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Conveyancing Residential Property Case Management Systems Land Registry Portal SDLT Online Submission Lender Portals Communication Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Hours: 09:00 – 17:15, Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their Sheffield team. This is an exclusive instruction and a genuine opportunity for a capable and confident conveyancing professional to play a key role within a busy and respected residential property department.

With a strong local presence, a supportive team culture, and a firm committed to long-term career development, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes real pride in delivering a high standard of service and wants to grow within a quality practice.

Benefits

  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
  • Birthday off (when falling on a weekday)
  • Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
  • Medicash health plan and Aviva DigiCare+
  • 25% discount on legal services
  • Client and employee referral schemes
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities
  • Active social committee and events programme

The Role

Working as part of a cross-office conveyancing team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the team with administration and legal matters relating to the sale and purchase of residential property
  • Issuing sale contracts and dealing with enquiries, mortgage redemptions, and providing support across all aspects of residential sale and purchase transactions pre and post completion
  • Preparing legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
  • Liaising effectively with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process
  • Maintaining accurate records and upholding a high standard of client care at all times
  • Ensuring compliance requirements are met throughout each transaction

The Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal (essential)
  • Experienced across most aspects of residential conveyancing, including sale and purchase transactions
  • Strong understanding of compliance requirements within a conveyancing environment
  • Proficient in the use of case management systems
  • Familiar with the Land Registry portal, SDLT online submission system and lender portals
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with all parties
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation for excellent client service and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing. With multiple offices across the East Midlands and Yorkshire, they offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, Legal 500-recognised lawyers, and a platform for long-term career growth. Their residential conveyancing team is highly regarded locally and handles a broad and varied caseload across the region.

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