Conveyancing Assistant

The Eventus Recruitment Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,506 - 44,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-wide annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus additional leave after 5 years

4% employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Eventus Recruitment Group is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join a successful legal practice in Darlington, County Durham. This full-time, office-based position offers a salary up to £30,000, flexible working hours, and an exceptional range of benefits such as 25 days of leave, firm-wide annual bonus, and pension contributions. Candidates should have experience in residential conveyancing or a related field and possess strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a residential conveyancing or property-related role is essential.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of caseloads including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfer of equity.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and mortgage brokers.
• Provide full administrative support including preparing documentation.
• Verify client identification in line with AML procedures.
• Maintain file integrity and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

High level of written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT and typing skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal portals

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join a successful and growing legal practice in Darlington, County Durham. This is a full-time, permanent job working 35 hours per week with flexible working hours. This office-based job offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000, and an exceptional range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, firm-wide annual bonus scheme and excellent career development support.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Residential Conveyancing Assistant will be supporting a busy Residential Property department, providing essential assistance to a Solicitor within a team setting. You will play a vital role in delivering excellent service to clients and ensuring smooth case progression. You will:

• Assist with the management of caseloads including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfer of equity matters
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other third parties both in person and via phone
• Provide full administrative support including preparing documentation, correspondence, and ensuring accurate record keeping
• Verify client identification in line with AML procedures
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and manage documents from all parties involved
• Maintain file integrity and ensure compliance with firm procedures and legal requirements

Person Specification

This law firm is seeking a proactive and client-focused Residential Conveyancing Assistant who thrives in a collaborative and professional team.

• Experience working in a residential conveyancing or property-related role (legal, mortgage, estate agency, or IFA) is essential
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT and typing skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office, email systems, and legal portals
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and strong problem‑solving abilities

Benefits and Rewards

This office-based job in Darlington, County Durham, offers a fantastic package of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour working week with flexible hours
• Firm-wide annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days at Christmas
• Extra 5 days leave after 5 years of service
• 4% employer pension contributions via Standard Life
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, counselling, GP access)
• Christmas gift card and Christmas closure
• Cycle to work and salary sacrifice electric car schemes

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