Conveyancing Solicitor/Case Handler

Sort Legal Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sort Legal Limited in South Shields is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to manage a caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions, while mentoring junior team members.

You will supervise Conveyancing Assistants, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards throughout the conveyancing process. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience handling own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions.
• Experience with leasehold, transfer of equity, and transactions involving existing mortgages (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing regulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and dataprotection laws.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong IT skills and experience with case management systems.
• Collaborative team player with an assertive, calm, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and efficient handling of transactions.
• Supervise Conveyancing Assistants, reviewing sales files, and signing off contracts, exchanges, and completions.
• Handle key stages of purchase transactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries, and reporting to clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and SLA commitments.
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
• Act as the first point of contact for client and introducer complaints, resolving concerns promptly.

Skills

Caseload management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

South Shields, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/06/2026

Sort Legal, part ofSort Group, is a trusted conveyancing specialist, committed to providingefficient, high-quality services across all residential property transactions.We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to join ourteam in South Shields . This role is ideal for a skilled professionalready to take ownership of their caseload while mentoring junior team members.

Role Overview:

As a Conveyancing CaseHandler, you will manage your own caseload of freehold and registered sale andpurchase transactions, ensuring matters are handled promptly and in line withservice-level agreements (SLAs). You will also supervise and guide ConveyancingAssistants, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards throughout theconveyancing process.

Requirements

KeyResponsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload, ensuring timelyand efficient handling of transactions.
• Supervise Conveyancing Assistants,reviewing sales files, and signing off contracts, exchanges, andcompletions.
• Handle key stages of purchasetransactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries,and reporting to clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatoryrequirements and SLA commitments.
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensurecases are progressing appropriately.
• Act as the first point of contact forclient and introducer complaints, resolving concerns promptly.

Skills andExperience Required:

• A minimum of two years’ experiencehandling your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchasetransactions.
• Experience with leasehold, transfer ofequity, and transactions involving existing mortgages (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of conveyancingregulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and dataprotection laws.
• Excellent attention to detail,organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong IT skills and experience with casemanagement systems.
• A collaborative team player with anassertive, calm, and professional approach.
• Competitive salary up to £50,000, based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progressionwithin a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training to enhance yourconveyancing expertise.

If you’re a motivatedconveyancing professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d loveto hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Sort Legal!