Conveyancing Assistant/Support

Sort Legal Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

SortLegal Limited in South Shields is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support Case Handlers, manage file progression and handle client queries. The role offers a pathway to progression within a growing conveyancing team.

The ideal candidate has at least 12 months in conveyancing, strong attention to detail, and good IT and communication skills. Competitive salary up to £30,000 and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in conveyancing or similar support role.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of conveyancing processes, regulations and data protection.
• Proficiency in IT with a professional telephone manner.
• A team player with a calm, friendly demeanour who can work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Case Handlers with managing sales and purchase files.
• Set up files for completion and ensure all requirements meet SLAs.
• Address queries from clients, agents and work providers with professionalism.
• Facilitate the smooth progression of files, including document preparation and fund transfers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Team player

Calm under pressure

Telephone manner

IT proficiency

Tools

IT systems

Job description

South Shields, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/04/2026

Are you passionate about property law andlooking to develop your career in a thriving conveyancing environment? At SortLegal (part of Sort Group), we specialise in delivering high-quality conveyancing services, andwe're on the hunt for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our dynamic conveyancingteam in South Shields and help drive efficient, accurate transactionprocesses.

If you're eager to grow in a supportive,fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect role for you!

Role Overview:

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will workclosely with our Case Handlers, assisting with caseload management andprogressing files efficiently. You will be responsible for setting up files forcompletion, handling client and agent queries, and ensuring compliance with allservice-level agreements (SLAs) to help ensure smooth and timely transactionsfor our clients.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Case Handlers with managing sales and purchase files.
• Set up files for completion and ensure all requirements meetSLAs.
• Address queries from clients, agents, and work providers withprofessionalism.
• Facilitate the smooth progression of files, including documentpreparation and fund transfers.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in conveyancing, ideally in asimilar support role.
• Strong attention to detail,organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of the conveyancing process and regulations,including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and data protection.
• Proficiency in IT with a professional telephone manner.
• A team player with a calm and friendly demeanour, who can workeffectively under pressure
• Desirable: Interest in pursuing legalqualifications and career progression within a volume conveyancing setting.
• Competitive salary up to £30,000, based on experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training to build and refine your conveyancingexpertise.