Conveyancing Assistant
Qed Legal ·
Conveyancing Assistant Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne Job type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience SJC Partners is recruiting on behalf of an established law firm in Newcastle seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy residential property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with conveyancing experience who is organised, client-focused and keen to develop their career within a supportive legal environment. Working closely with conveyancers and other members of the property team, you will provide administrative and legal support across a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions.
Your responsibilities will include
Supporting conveyancers with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity Opening new files and completing initial compliance checks Requesting searches and relevant property documentation Preparing correspondence and standard legal documents Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors Providing clients with regular updates on the progress of their transactions Managing incoming telephone calls and emails Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files Using the firm’s case management system Assisting with exchange, completion and post-completion tasks Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing team
About you
Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal assistant role An understanding of the residential conveyancing process Strong administrative and organisational skills Excellent attention to detail A professional and confident telephone manner Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines A proactive and flexible approach to work Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team What’s on offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience A permanent position with an established law firm A supportive and professional working environment Opportunities to develop your conveyancing knowledge and experience.
Support towards qualification If the above opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Ashleigh at SJC Partners.