Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Office-Based

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least six months' experience within a legal environment who is looking to develop their career in conveyancing while working alongside experienced property professionals.

Supporting a Partner and Licensed Conveyancer, you'll play a key role in ensuring residential property transactions progress efficiently while delivering an exceptional client experience.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and transactional support throughout the conveyancing process. Working within a collaborative team, you'll assist with a varied caseload covering sales, purchases, remortgages and other residential property matters.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Providing day-to-day support to a Partner and Licensed Conveyancer.
• Opening new files and maintaining accurate records using the firm's case management system.
• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence relating to residential property transactions.
• Carrying out property searches and obtaining relevant documentation.
• Managing client onboarding, including ID verification and AML compliance checks.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers and third parties to progress transactions.
• Responding to client enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensuring files remain organised, compliant and up to date throughout each transaction.
• Assisting with diary management, deadlines and general administrative duties.
• Providing reception cover on a rota basis when required.
• Supporting the wider team with additional duties as needed.

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working within a legal environment.
• Previous experience supporting a residential conveyancing team.
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Knowledge of client due diligence, AML and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Land Registry procedures.
• Experience dealing with freehold, leasehold, remortgage and other residential property transactions.
• A broader understanding of residential conveyancing processes.

What's on Offer?

• Join a supportive and experienced residential property team.
• Genuine opportunities for training and career development.
• Varied and interesting workload.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an organised Conveyancing Assistant looking to build your career with a respected law firm, we'd love to hear from you.