Residential Conveyancing Administrator – New Build (Flexible)

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

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.