Conveyancing Assistant

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; North Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide comprehensive admin support to solicitors and conveyancers. You will help progress residential property transactions, manage documents, liaise with clients and relevant parties, and ensure compliance with legal protocols.

The role demands strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to work under supervision to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with LEAP software is preferred.
• Around 1 year of conveyancing experience preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage conveyancing documentation including contracts and deeds.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and authorities.
• Open and maintain client files accurately.
• Monitor progress of property transactions and inform clients of developments.
• Arrange property searches and exchanges of contracts.
• Handle data entry, photocopying, scanning, and filing.
• Assist with anti-money laundering due diligence and client identification.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for conveyancers.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection laws.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Client liaison

Tools

LEAP

Job description

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 and ideally one years experience working within a Conveyancing environment.

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