Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Eventus Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Health cash plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle-to-work scheme

Hybrid working after training

Job summary

Eventus Legal is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a growing regional law firm opening a new office in Darlington, County Durham. The role is full-time and offers a salary between £25,000 and £30,000, with hybrid options after an initial training period.

The successful candidate will support a senior conveyancing team member on a varied residential property caseload, with a friendly team environment and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law firm or residential conveyancing environment is desirable.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident telephone manner and professional client care.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide conveyancing quotations and prepare client care documentation.
• Prepare and issue draft contract packs for freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Use HM Land Registry portal to obtain documentation and submit applications.
• Update lender systems, including Lender Exchange and LMS.
• Prepare and submit Stamp Duty Land Tax forms.
• Handle Help to Buy ISA information where required.
• Provide updates to clients, estate agents and mortgage advisers.
• Support post-exchange and post-completion work.
• Prepare files for completion and assist with registrations.
• Maintain accurate files and support the Conveyancing Solicitor in progression of matters.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

LEAP case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a growing regional law firm as it opens a new office in Darlington, County Durham. This is a full-time, permanent job position, working Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.00pm, with a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience. For experienced applicants, hybrid working may be considered on an individual basis following an initial office-based training period of at least one month. This is a genuine opportunity to join at an exciting stage of the firm's expansion, supporting a senior member of the conveyancing team with a varied residential property caseload and becoming part of the team establishing the firm's new Darlington presence. Benefits include 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, a health cash plan, death-in-service benefit and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

This Conveyancing Assistant job will provide hands-on support across a broad range of residential conveyancing transactions, with regular contact with clients and other parties involved in the transaction. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clients with conveyancing quotations and preparing client care documentation
• Preparing and issuing draft contract packs for freehold and leasehold transactions
• Using the HM Land Registry portal to obtain documentation and submit applications
• Updating lender systems, including Lender Exchange and LMS
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax forms
• Dealing with Help to Buy ISA information where required
• Providing updates to clients, estate agents, mortgage advisers and other parties
• Supporting post-exchange and post-completion work
• Preparing files for completion and assisting with registrations following completion
• Maintaining accurate files and supporting the Conveyancing Solicitor with the smooth progression of matters

Person Specification

This opportunity would suit an organised and client-focused Conveyancing Assistant who enjoys being closely involved in residential property transactions and working as part of a collaborative team. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience within a law firm or residential conveyancing environment is desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident telephone manner and a professional approach to client care
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Good time-management skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; training will be provided on the firm's LEAP case management system
• Audio typing experience is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to be office-based full-time for at least the first month for training and integration, with occasional travel to the firm's established North Yorkshire offices for meetings or training where required

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Conveyancing Assistant will join at an important stage of the firm's growth, with the opportunity to become part of a new office from its early stages while benefiting from the support of an established wider team. The successful Conveyancing Assistant will also benefit from:

• Salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Health cash plan
• Death-in-service benefit
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Full-time hours of Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.00pm
• Hybrid working can be considered for experienced applicants on an individual basis after at least one month of full-time office-based training
• Limited on-site parking at the new office, with additional free on-street parking available in the surrounding area
• The opportunity to join a newly opening Darlington office and grow with the team as the firm's presence in the area develops

About the Law Firm

This is a growing regional law firm with a strong client base across North Yorkshire and the wider region, combining longstanding local experience with an ambitious strategy for future growth. The property team handles a broad range of residential conveyancing work and is recognised through membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. With a new Darlington office now being established, this is an exciting time to join a firm investing in its people, its client service and its geographical growth.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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