Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 300 people across 20 offices.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our busy property team at our Pudsey office on a full-time basis. The role is very client-focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful and friendly service.
Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as we would ideally want the applicant to hit the ground running. They will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return, the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their career.
Key Tasks
1. Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents
2. Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
3. Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries.
4. Ordering searches
5. Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
6. Setting up completions
7. Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
8. Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
9. Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible
10. Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving
11. General administration duties for the office and firm
Key Skills – Essential
1. Proficient IT skills
2. Literate and numerate
3. Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
4. Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
5. Ability to work under pressure
6. Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
7. A flexible and adaptable approach to work
8. Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
Experience – Essential
Experience in a similar fast-paced role
12+ months experience in conveyancing
Salary
The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.
Location
24 Lidget Hill, Pudsey LS28 7DR
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
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