Administrator – Conveyancing

Description

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, to recruit a Conveyancing Administrator for a permanent, full-time position based in their Peak District office in Bakewell.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning, forward-thinking firm of solicitors that is built on trust, expertise, and innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Residential Conveyancing Department, ensuring that clients receive a seamless, first-class service throughout their legal journey. You will be joining a friendly, professional team that values community, approachability, excellence, and integrity in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities for the Conveyancing Administrator role:

• Handling calls from clients, colleagues, and external contacts, managing enquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Preparing legal documentation including contracts for sale and correspondence with agents.
• Requesting, obtaining, and managing documents such as title deeds, management packs, office copies, and redemption figures.
• Conducting conflict checks and preparing associated client letters.
• Transcribing dictations, ensuring accuracy and prioritisation of urgent matters.
• Completing and submitting SDLT returns, purchase applications, transfers, and requisitions.
• Managing financial aspects of the process by obtaining search fees and liaising with the finance department.
• Applying for searches and maintaining accurate case records.
• Providing general administrative support, including ad-hoc tasks and managing workflow through the shared mailbox.

Candidate Requirements for the Conveyancing Administrator role:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work methodically to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, whilst being a supportive team player.
• Previous experience in Residential Conveyancing or a legal support role is highly desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
• Proficiency with IT systems and confidence in adapting to new case management software.

What’s on Offer for the Conveyancing Administrator role:

• A permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 35 hours per week).
• Hybrid working after completing probationary period.
• An opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional team.
• Be part of an award-winning law firm with values rooted in community, approachability, excellence, and integrity.

This is an outstanding organisation to work with, and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team culture, where your contribution will make a real difference to clients and the continued success of the department.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.