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Residential Conveyancing Assistant

qed legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An esteemed North East law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its award-winning Residential Property team.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant or in a related administrative role, with a focus on strong organizational and communication skills.
  • The role involves assisting with client files, communicating with clients and third parties, preparing legal documents, and managing financial tasks.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a range of employee benefits including hybrid working and generous holiday packages.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive and engaging workplace.
Join an Award-Winning Law Firm as a Conveyancing AssistantAn esteemed North East law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its high performing Residential Property team.Recently recognised award winning firm, this firm not only excels professionally but also stands out as an incredible workplace. It offers a supportive and engaging culture where employee wellbeing and work-life balance are prioritised.About the RoleAs the Conveyancing Assistant, you will support the busy Residential Property team, which is the largest department in the firm and continues to grow.You will work closely with fee earners, secretaries, and administrative staff in a collaborative and welcoming environment.Key responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with opening and closing client files using the firm’s practice management system
  • Communicating with clients, estate agents, and third parties to ensure smooth progress of conveyancing transactions
  • Conducting ID verification, AML checks, and media searches
  • Preparing legal documents for property transactions
  • Assisting with post-completion matters, including liaising with the Land Registry for pre-completion searches
  • Supporting with drafting contracts, memorandums of exchange, and other legal documentation
  • Managing financial tasks such as creating paying-in slips and requisitioning payments
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant or in a related administrative role within a Conveyancing environment
  • Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy team
  • Great communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • A proactive, can-do attitude with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
This firm offers a fantastic range of employee benefits, including:A competitive salary based on your experienceHybrid workingGenerous holiday package, bonus holidays and your birthday off work!!Enhanced pension schemesEnhanced Maternity and Paternity leaveFree wills and discounted legal services for employees, friends, and familyAccess to high street discounts and monthly prize drawsA comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and life insuranceWellbeing support, including a dedicated wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First AidersRegular social events, team away days, and networking opportunitiesAnd so much more!This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and award-winning firm. If you are experienced residential secretary ready to take the next step in your career please reach out to Amy Spark at QED Legal.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.