Legal Executive – Conveyancing / Probate

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with a small, busy firm of solicitors in East Belfast to recruit an experienced Legal Executive.

The firm is seeking either a part-time Legal Executive with conveyancing experience or a full-time Legal Executive with experience in both conveyancing and probate.

This role would suit someone with at least five years’ relevant experience who can work independently, manage their own workload and progress files with minimal supervision. The position is fully office-based, with no hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress conveyancing files, organising your own workload and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare relevant legal documentation and correspondence.
• Carry out searches and deal with registration requirements independently.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders and other parties throughout transactions.
• Maintain accurate files and keep clients updated on progress.
• For the full-time position, also manage and progress probate and estate administration matters.

Essential Skills

• At least five years’ relevant experience as a Legal Executive.
• Strong conveyancing experience, including handling searches and registrations independently.
• Probate and estate administration experience for applicants seeking the full-time role.
• Ability to manage your own workload and progress matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach to client care.

What’s on Offer

• Part-time hours for a conveyancing Legal Executive or a full-time position covering conveyancing and probate.
• An established role within a small, busy East Belfast practice.
• Independence and responsibility for your own workload.
• Office-based working.