Efficient Residential Property Transaction Assistant

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within a busy legal practice. In Whitley Bay, the role focuses on progressing residential property transactions, managing documentation, and liaising with clients and third parties to ensure timely compliance with legal protocols.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under supervision to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and management of conveyancing documentation, including contracts and deeds.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors and authorities for information and updates.
• Open and maintain client files, keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Monitor progress of property transactions and inform clients of developments promptly.
• Coordinate appointments, property searches and exchanges of contracts as directed.
• Handle data entry, scanning, filing and other admin tasks to support the conveyancing team.
• Assist with due diligence checks to comply with AML regulations.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for conveyancers as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within a busy legal practice. In Whitley Bay, the role focuses on progressing residential property transactions, managing documentation, and liaising with clients and third parties to ensure timely compliance with legal protocols.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.