Conveyancing/Post Completion Assistant - Whitley Bay

QED Legal LLP; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal LLP in Whitley Bay is seeking an experienced Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant to join a friendly Residential Property team. The role is office-based, full-time and permanent, with salary DOE.

You will work closely with the conveyancing team to ensure timely completion of property transactions, focusing on post-completion tasks and maintaining accurate case records. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in residential conveyancing and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in residential conveyancing.
• Experience with post-completion work.
• Knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-completion matters for residential transactions.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications.
• Handle SDLT submissions and related documents.
• Close files and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Update the firm's case management system with accurate information.
• Assist fee earners with conveyancing administration.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents.
• Ensure deadlines are met and files remain compliant.
• Provide excellent client service throughout the transaction.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Post-completion work

Organisational skills

Client communication

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management system

Job description

Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant

Whitley Bay | Full Time | Permanent | Office Based | Salary DOE

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a respected and well-established law firm?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing / Post Completions Assistant to become part of a friendly and supportive Residential Property team based in Whitley Bay. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of administrative support.

The Role

Working closely with the conveyancing team, you will play a key role in ensuring property transactions are completed efficiently, with a particular focus on post-completion matters and maintaining accurate case records.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all post-completion matters for residential conveyancing transactions.
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications.
• Dealing with SDLT submissions and associated documentation.
• Closing files and ensuring all compliance requirements have been met.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
• Updating the firm's case management system with accurate information.
• Assisting fee earners with general conveyancing administration.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and files remain fully compliant.
• Providing excellent client service throughout the transaction process.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience working within a residential conveyancing environment.
• Previous experience dealing with post-completion work.
• Knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based role in Whitley Bay.
• Opportunity to join a respected and established law firm.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects.
• A varied and rewarding role within a busy Residential Property department.