Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support their conveyancing team. The role involves managing client communication, assisting in conveyancing transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates should have experience in a legal role and strong knowledge of property law in Northern Ireland. This position offers competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Parking

Paid Holidays

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in a conveyancing or legal/property support role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of property law in Northern Ireland is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Previous experience in a conveyancing role

Strong knowledge of property law / legislation in Northern Ireland

Excellent organisational skills

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case-management software

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.

Benefits:
Pension Fund, Parking, Paid Holidays, Mobile Phone, Laptop