Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Artemis Human Capital; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Dungannon seeks a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support their conveyancing team. The role involves assisting with property transactions, managing files, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background and excellent organizational skills. This full-time position offers professional development and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development and mentoring

Supportive team environment

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing or legal/property support role is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of property law/legislation in Northern Ireland is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of conveyancing transactions.
• Manage property files ensuring compliance with deadlines and checks.
• Draft standard conveyancing correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Previous experience in a conveyancing role or in a legal / property support role

Strong knowledge of property law / legislation in Northern Ireland

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple files and deadlines simultaneously

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Confidence in dealing with clients and third parties

Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case-management software

High degree of integrity and commitment to confidentiality

A proactive, problem-solving attitude

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Location:Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Employment Type:Full‑time or part-time

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established law firm with a strong presence across Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland. The successful candidate will support the conveyancing team in all administrative, procedural and client‑facing tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and high client satisfaction.

You will be based in the Dungannon office and work closely with solicitors specialising in residential and commercial property matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid legal or property experience who wishes to develop in conveyancing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of conveyancing transactions: from initial client contact, title searches, preparing documentation, liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, and Land & Property Services

• Managing property files, ensuring all deadlines, key dates, and required checks are adhered to

• Drafting standard conveyancing correspondence, requisitions, lease documentation, transfer deeds, etc.

• Monitoring and managing client communications, keeping clients up to date on progress

• Reviewing reports (title, planning, local searches) and flagging issues or missing information

• Liaising with other professionals (surveyors, local authorities, financial institutions)

• Handling financial tracking and reporting (e.g. client payments, fees, disbursements)

• Administrative support: organising meetings, preparing bundles, scanning, document management

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and anti‑money laundering requirements

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a conveyancing role or in a legal / property support role

• Strong knowledge of property law / legislation in Northern Ireland

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to juggle multiple files and deadlines simultaneously

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Confidence in dealing with clients and third parties (estate agents, local authorities, etc.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case‑management / conveyancing software

• High degree of integrity and commitment to confidentiality

• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a broad range of conveyancing transactions (residential and commercial)

• Professional development and mentoring in a well‑regarded firm

• A supportive team environment within a firm with regional reach

• Competitive salary

• Employee benefits

For more information about this role, reach out to Ciara O’Connor at Artemis Human Capital.