Conveyancing Administration Assistant – Residential Property
Location: Whitley Bay
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000
Full Time | Permanent | Office Based

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to develop your career within residential conveyancing?

A well-established law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Administration Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to build their experience within a professional legal environment.

The Role

Working closely with Conveyancing Fee Earners, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to help ensure residential property transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to Conveyancing Fee Earners
• Opening new files and assisting with client onboarding
• Preparing and processing correspondence and documentation
• Updating the case management system and maintaining accurate electronic files
• Liaising with clients and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with ID checks and general compliance administration
• Requesting and processing relevant property documentation
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Supporting the team with general conveyancing administration
• Helping Fee Earners manage busy caseloads and meet key deadlines

About You

You will be organised, reliable and comfortable working within a busy office environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.

Previous experience within a law firm, conveyancing department or residential property environment would be advantageous, although candidates with strong administration experience and a genuine interest in developing a career within conveyancing are also encouraged to apply.

You should have excellent communication skills, good IT abilities and a professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £24,000 – £27,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Established and supportive Residential Property team
• Opportunity to develop your conveyancing knowledge and experience
• Varied role supporting experienced Conveyancing Fee Earners
• Long-term career development within a professional law firm
If you are currently working as a Conveyancing Administrator, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or Property Administrator, or you have strong administration experience and would like to move into residential conveyancing, this could be an excellent next step.