Role: New Build Assistant
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, permanent

A growing legal practice in Selby is seeking a motivated Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy residential and new-build property teams. This is a client-facing role suited to someone who takes pride in offering a professional, friendly and efficient service.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work across a high-volume caseload, supporting fee earners and ensuring matters progress smoothly. Prior experience in conveyancing-particularly sales and purchases-is essential, as the firm is looking for someone who can step into the role with confidence from day one.
In return, you’ll join a supportive team with opportunities for training, development, and future career progression.
Key Responsibilities*
Opening new files and entering initial instructions into the case management system
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Preparing standard letters and documents in line with team procedures
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Updating case records as matters advance
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Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with replies to enquiries
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Ordering searches and managing related documentation
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Handling exchanges and associated paperwork
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Preparing completion arrangements
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Producing mortgage reports for clients
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Managing incoming post and responding to telephone enquiries where appropriate
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Supporting the office with filing, billing, photocopying, archiving, and general administrative tasks
Essential Skills*
Strong keyboard, literacy and numeracy skills
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Excellent client-handling and communication abilities
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Able to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines
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Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently as well as within a team
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Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
Experience Required*
At least 12 months’ experience in conveyancing, specifically residential sales and purchases
*Experience working in a fast-paced environment

About CRA Consulting
We are a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, dedicated to matching talented legal professionals with leading practices across the UK. Our clients range from high-street firms to major regional and national practices, and we support candidates at every stage of their legal career.

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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