Conveyancing Assistant

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd. is recruiting a Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant for a busy residential property team.

You will support progression of transactions, focusing on post-completion work, compliance and accurate file management. The ideal candidate has at least 12 months' experience in a residential conveyancing environment, strong organisational skills, and proficient use of MS Office and case management software.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience within a residential conveyancing environment.
• Previous exposure to post-completion work.
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Managing post-completion matters for residential property transactions.
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Land Registry.
• Completing SDLT submissions and related documentation.
• Closing files and ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors, and other third parties to progress transactions.
• Maintaining and updating case management systems with accurate information.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners across the conveyancing department.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring files remain fully compliant.
• Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the conveyancing process.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Post-completion work

Attention to detail

Client communication

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Land Registry portal

Job description

Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant

An established legal practice is seeking an experienced Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient administrative support.

The Role

Working closely with the residential conveyancing team, you will support the progression of property transactions, with a particular focus on post-completion activities, compliance requirements, and maintaining accurate case records.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing post-completion matters for residential property transactions.
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Land Registry.
• Completing SDLT submissions and related documentation.
• Closing files and ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors, and other third parties to progress transactions.
• Maintaining and updating case management systems with accurate information.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners across the conveyancing department.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring files remain fully compliant.
• Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the conveyancing process.

About You

• At least 12 months' experience within a residential conveyancing environment.
• Previous exposure to post-completion work.
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management software.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing legal practice.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career development prospects.
• Varied and rewarding workload within a busy Residential Property team.