Conveyancing Assistant in Middlesbrough

Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant – Residential / New Build Property

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: £24,000 to £28,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 12+ months’ conveyancing experience (sales and purchase)

A great opportunity for an experienced conveyancing assistant to join a busy residential and new build property team in Middlesbrough, with plenty of client contact and real scope to develop.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, enjoys keeping matters moving, and takes pride in delivering a professional, friendly service.

You will support fee earners across residential and new build matters, helping to progress files efficiently from instruction through to completion. You’ll be working closely with clients and third parties, keeping the case management system updated and ensuring key steps are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening new files, inputting instructions onto the case management system and producing relevant letters and documents

• Updating the case management system in line with team procedures as matters progress

• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with replies to enquiries

• Ordering searches and supporting the progression of matters

• Supporting exchanges and completion steps, including related paperwork

• Setting up completions and issuing mortgage reports to clients

• Dealing with incoming post and telephone enquiries where appropriate

• General administration including filing, billing, copying, sorting post and archiving

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• At least 12 months’ experience in conveyancing (sales and purchase)

• Experience in a similar fast-paced role with high volumes and regular client contact

• Strong keyboard skills and confidence using a case management system

• Accurate, organised approach with strong attention to detail

• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

• Confident handling enquiries in a customer-friendly and professional way

• Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure

• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £24,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)

• Profit share scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year, subject to eligibility)

• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

• Death in service life assurance (3 times salary)

• Private health insurance after 1 year’s employment

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling for employees and household family members

• Professional membership and subscription support

• Interest-free loan for an annual train or bus pass and discounted bus travel

• Regular social events including a summer BBQ and Christmas party

• Supportive learning environment with genuine opportunity for progression

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.