Conveyancing Assistant

Our client is recognised by the legal 500 and is ranked in the 2023 UK Edition This role is offered on a permanent basis, Monday to Friday in the Newcastle office. We are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join the team.

The role has a salary of up to £27,000 depending on experience, working 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

In the role you will:

• Manage and complete a caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages
• Liaise with existing referral partners and nurture new and existing relationships
• Verify client IDs
• Draft, and approve contracts, and raise relevant enquiries
• Deal with enquiries raised
• Report to clients on title, searches and mortgage
• Bring a file to conclusion.

About you:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential conveyancing environment
• IT literate in MS Office
• Experience in working with a case management system, Land Registry Portal,
• Experience with Help to Buy ISA, LMS and Lender exchange portals
• Experience handling: sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfer of equity cases
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work precisely and effectively under pressure
• Excellent client care skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a busy team
• Team player with a positive, enthusiastic, conscientious and pro-active approach
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with the firm’s core values

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus structure
• People-centric working environment with hybrid working.
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing in accordance with length of service to 26 days.
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 1 week)
• Attendance Bonus
• Death in Service scheme
• Employee Assistance 24-hour helpline
• Travel to work schemes: bike and public transport pass scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded law firm, with an excellent reputation for work life balance.