Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

Location:Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

SJC Partners is recruiting on behalf of an established law firm in Newcastle seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy residential property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with conveyancing experience who is organised, client-focused and keen to develop their career within a supportive legal environment.

Working closely with conveyancers and other members of the property team, you will provide administrative and legal support across a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting conveyancers with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
• Opening new files and completing initial compliance checks
• Requesting searches and relevant property documentation
• Preparing correspondence and standard legal documents
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Providing clients with regular updates on the progress of their transactions
• Managing incoming telephone calls and emails
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files
• Using the firm's case management system
• Assisting with exchange, completion and post-completion tasks
• Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing team

About you:

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal assistant role
• An understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A permanent position with an established law firm
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunities to develop your conveyancing knowledge and experience.
• Support towards qualification