Legal Assistant – Conveyancing

Conveyancing Assistant – New Build | Friendly High-Street Law Firm |

Salary Negotiable Depending on Exeperience

Garforth

Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join the busy New Build Property Team at a highly regarded, employee-owned law firm based in Garforth, Leeds. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with solid conveyancing experience to take the next step in a supportive, well-established practice where people genuinely matter.

This firm has built a reputation as one of Yorkshire’s most respected and accredited legal practices, known for providing quality legal services across the region while maintaining a welcoming, down-to-earth working culture. Staff describe the environment as friendly, approachable, and supportive, where everyone is valued and encouraged to thrive.

The Role:
Working within the New Build team, you’ll be responsible for assisting with a busy caseload of sale and purchase transactions, ensuring clients receive a smooth, professional, and friendly service throughout their property journey. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, efficiency, and people contact.

Key Responsibilities:

Open new files and input new instructions on the case management system

Produce contracts, letters, and legal documents

Order searches and issue mortgage reports

Deal with exchanges, completions, and associated paperwork

Manage telephone enquiries and incoming post

Keep the case management system updated in line with team procedures

Support with general admin including billing, filing, photocopying, and archiving

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary dependent on experience

The autonomy to take ownership of your workload, with potential to progress and build out your own caseload or team in future

Access to a supportive and friendly working environment where professional development is actively encouraged

Generous benefits including:

Profit-sharing scheme (tax-free up to £3,600 per year after 12 months)

23 days’ holiday rising with service

5% employer pension contributions

Private health insurance after one year

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance at three times salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan

Professional development support

Regular firm-wide social events

About You:

A minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing, covering both sales and purchases

Confident, proactive, and highly organised

Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise under pressure

Comfortable dealing with clients directly and providing a professional, personable service

Ready for a role where you’ll feel supported, valued, and part of a team that truly cares?
If you’ve got the conveyancing experience and are keen to develop your career within a progressive, employee-owned business, we’d love to hear from you.