Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Job Description:

Conveyancing Paralegal Opportunities

Up to three Conveyancing Paralegals are required to join a busy and growing Residential Property department. These roles are essential in supporting the smooth running of each conveyancing team, providing both paralegal and administrative assistance to a Team Leader and Conveyancer to ensure an efficient and positive client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening new files and completing client due-diligence procedures

• Producing correspondence and legal documents

• Ordering property searches and preparing contract packs

• Liaising with clients and third parties by phone and handling general enquiries

• Assisting with completion preparations, including pre-completion searches, redemption statements, accounts information, SDLT forms, and completion statements/bills

• Carrying out administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying and filing

• Handling post-completion work including dealing with Land Registry requisitions

• Closing and archiving files

• Attending and contributing to team meetings

• Maintaining key date reminder systems

• Keeping client matter files and electronic workflows updated

• Providing general office support as needed, including answering calls, sorting post, and greeting visitors

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to use initiative

• Highly organised with the ability to complete tasks efficiently

• Flexible and adaptable in a busy working environment

• Professional and well-presented

• Strong attention to detail

• Confident using ICT systems, particularly Word and Excel

Experience within a conveyancing team is advantageous, and training will be provided.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter to be considered for the role.