Conveyancing Assistant

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant/Residential Property Assistant for a busy legal practice in Whitley Bay. You will support solicitors and conveyancers by preparing documents, coordinating with clients and other parties, and helping move residential transactions forward with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well both in a team and independently under supervision to meet

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyancing processes and residential property transactions is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a team and also independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of conveyancing documentation including contracts, deeds, and other legal forms.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and local authorities to obtain necessary information and updates.
• Open and maintain client files, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the progress of property transactions and keep clients informed of developments in a timely and professional manner.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments, including property searches and exchanges of contracts, as directed by the conveyancer.
• Manage administrative tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and filing to support the conveyancing team.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations by assisting with due diligence checks and client identification processes.
• Support the conveyancers by preparing reports and correspondence as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection legislation in all aspects of work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Work independently

Team player

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant/Resiential Property Assistant

Location: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Industry: Legal

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Job Description

The role of Conveyancing Assistant involves providing comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and conveyancers within a busy legal practise. The post holder assists with the progression of residential property transactions by managing documentation, liaising with clients and other parties, and ensuring compliance with legal protocols. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under supervision to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of conveyancing documentation including contracts, deeds, and other legal forms.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and local authorities to obtain necessary information and updates.
• Open and maintain client files, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the progress of property transactions and keep clients informed of developments in a timely and professional manner.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments, including property searches and exchanges of contracts, as directed by the conveyancer.
• Manage administrative tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and filing to support the conveyancing team.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations by assisting with due diligence checks and client identification processes.
• Support the conveyancers by preparing reports and correspondence as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection legislation in all aspects of work.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of LEAP.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can work as part of a team and also on their own.