Residential Conveyancer

LJ Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Own caseload

Three offices: Hartlepool/Middlesbough

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

LJ Recruitment represents a well-established law firm seeking a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to manage their own caseload from instruction through to completion.

You will handle sales and purchases, coordinating with clients and agents, while delivering a consistently high standard of client care in a supportive environment.

The role is full-time and permanent with three office locations; Hartlepool, Middlesbrough or Peterlee, offering professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with own caseload
• Proactive and professional approach in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Handle residential property sales and purchases efficiently and accurately
• Provide clear, professional and timely communication to clients and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
• Identify and resolve issues promptly to ensure transactions progress smoothly
• Deliver a high level of client care throughout the conveyancing process
• Work within the wider team while taking ownership of matters

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified conveyancer

Law degree

Job description

Residential Conveyancer

Applications welcome from Qualified and experienced individuals

County Durham or North Yorkshire

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Make Your Next Career Move with a Well-Established Law Firm

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner looking for a new opportunity where your expertise is valued and you can take ownership of your own caseload?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and supportive law firm seeking a motivated and experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, enjoys managing their own caseload, and is looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of residential property sales and purchases, overseeing matters from initial instruction through to completion.

You will have the opportunity to work independently while benefiting from the support of an experienced team and Partners who value their employees and are committed to professional development.

The successful candidate will be confident handling a busy caseload, highly organised, commercially aware, and committed to providing a consistently high standard of client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Handle residential property sales and purchases efficiently and accurately
• Provide clear, professional and timely communication to clients, estate agents and other stakeholders
• Ensure all matters are progressed in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
• Identify and resolve issues promptly to ensure transactions progress smoothly
• Deliver a high level of client care throughout the conveyancing process
• Work effectively within the wider team while taking ownership of individual matters

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to manage your own caseload
• A choice of three convenient office locations: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough or Peterlee
• A benefits package designed to recognise and reward employees
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to join an established firm that places strong emphasis on employee support and client service

Who Are We Looking For?

We are keen to hear from experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earners with a strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process and the ability to confidently manage their own caseload.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience handling residential sales and purchases
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client-care skills
• A proactive and professional approach to your work
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment

Take the Next Step in Your Career

With three office locations available across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Peterlee, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to take the next step in their career.