Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Peak District Bakewell
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning, highly regarded solicitors’ firm with offices in Central and North Sheffield. With a longstanding reputation for delivering excellent client service and legal expertise, the firm is seeking a dedicated Assistant Conveyancer to support their busy and expanding residential conveyancing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support on a full range of residential property matters including sales, purchases, re mortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Draft contracts, transfer forms, and completion statements.
• Conduct IFA (Independent Financial Adviser) checks and ensure anti-money laundering compliance.
• Handle DS1 (Discharge of Mortgage) forms, liaising with lenders to arrange the release of charges.
• Carry out official searches, prepare SDLT returns, and register documents with HM Land Registry.
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, agents, and other solicitors.
• Maintain accurate and organised case files and ensure deadlines are met.
• Undertake post-completion duties in line with firm and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• At least 1 year of experience in a conveyancing assistant or paralegal role.
• Working knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion.
• Experience with IFA checks and handling DS1s.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Familiarity with legal case management software.

Desirable:

• CILEX or other legal qualifications (completed or in progress).

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options (following probation).
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities.