Conveyancing Legal Administrator | Flexible Hours

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Flexible - 3 days minimum

Job summary

Confidential, based in Stockton-on-Tees, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to support the Residential Property department with conveyancing transactions. The role involves audio typing, file management and compliance tasks in a busy law firm environment.

Flexible working options with a minimum of 3 days per week are available, and opportunities to work alongside experienced Residential Property Solicitors and Conveyancers are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Residential Property department.
• Assist with conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Audio typing correspondence, reports and legal documents.
• Open and close client files and follow procedures.
• Carry out client ID checks, AML searches and compliance procedures.
• Order property searches and assist with enquiries and supporting docs.
• Prepare contracts, completion statements and conveyancing paperwork.
• Assist with SDLT submissions and HM Land Registry applications.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and monitor key dates.
• Prepare and issue client bills and assist with financial administration.
• Maintain electronic and paper files.
• Provide holiday/absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Support wider team with general admin and office duties.

Skills

Legal administration

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Confidential, based in Stockton-on-Tees, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to support the Residential Property department with conveyancing transactions. The role involves audio typing, file management and compliance tasks in a busy law firm environment.

Flexible working options with a minimum of 3 days per week are available, and opportunities to work alongside experienced Residential Property Solicitors and Conveyancers are included.