Legal Administrator Residential Conveyancing - Teeside

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Retail discounts

Personal and professional development

Friendly and collaborative environment

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited seeks a Legal Administrator to join the Residential Property New Build team in Stockton-on-Tees. You will support conveyancing solicitors with file opening, document drafting and client communication.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours, flexible working patterns and a collaborative firm environment with opportunities for development. Previous conveyancing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Administrator within a residential conveyancing department.
• Experience in new build conveyancing would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills, attention to detail and professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exchange of contract memoranda, completion paperwork and other conveyancing documentation.
• Drafting SDLT documentation and preparing legal correspondence.
• Opening, maintaining and closing conveyancing files using the firm's practice management system.
• Obtaining client identification and carrying out AML checks and media searches.
• Preparing files for exchange and completion, ensuring documentation is accurate.
• Assisting with post-completion administration and conveyancing procedures.
• Activating NHBC warranties and similar new build property policies.
• Liaising with clients, developers and third parties, providing regular transaction updates.
• Preparing client statements, invoices and payment requisitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Client communication

Independent working

Education

Residential conveyancing experience

Tools

Legal case management systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Legal Administrator – Residential Property / New Build Conveyancing

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside

Full Time or Part Time | Permanent | Flexible Working

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Legal Administrator, Conveyancing Secretary or Residential Property Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a well-established and highly regarded law firm?

I'm recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join the busy Residential Property New Build team of a respected North East law firm based in Stockton-on-Tees.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support and wants to become part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive legal team.

The firm offers flexible working arrangements and is happy to consider both full-time and part-time candidates, making this an attractive opportunity for someone seeking a better work-life balance.

The Role Working closely with Conveyancing Solicitors and Fee Earners, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across a range of residential property and new build conveyancing transactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing exchange of contract memoranda, completion paperwork and other conveyancing documentation.
• Drafting SDLT documentation and preparing legal correspondence.
• Opening, maintaining and closing conveyancing files using the firm's practice management system.
• Obtaining client identification and carrying out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks and media searches.
• Preparing files for exchange and completion, ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with post-completion administration and associated conveyancing procedures.
• Activating NHBC warranties and similar new build property policies.
• Liaising with clients, property developers and other third parties, providing regular updates on transactions.
• Preparing client completion statements, invoices, payment requisitions and paying-in slips.
• Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the wider Residential Property team.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have previous experience working as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Administrator within a residential conveyancing department.

Experience of new build conveyancing would be particularly advantageous.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when preparing legal documentation.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and legal case management systems.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with clients and third parties.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative legal team.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join an established North East law firm that genuinely values its employees and supports their professional development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time or part-time working options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Life insurance.
• Retail discounts.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

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