Back to searchResidential conveyancing paralegal 3 yearsLondon SW2Salary £25,000 to £35,000Immediate startPropertyOffice basedWe are looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal to join our Property Department. Working in a busy and dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support on all aspects of property transactions. You will be expected to assist with file management, drafts, client and third-party correspondence, and post-completion work.The ideal candidate will have 3 years of appropriate work experience/voluntary work, good knowledge of property processes and procedures, and a good understanding of legal terms and documents. You must also have a proactive and professional approach to your role, with a desire to contribute to the team objectives.Strong IT skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will also have the opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience within the legal sector.Key ResponsibilitiesPrimarily providing day-to-day assistance to the Co-Head of Conveyancing in a busy team.Supporting the wider team in all aspects of property transactions including file management and dealing with initial contact from prospective clients.Calculating, producing and sending estimates of costs to prospective clients.File opening procedures including client on-boarding.Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation as delegated, including draft documents.Ensuring that all files are organised and compliant.To prepare client and third party correspondence including general typing.Submitting pre-exchange searches.Dealing with client enquiries and updating clients and agents.Diary management.Dealing with pre-exchange of contract work that has been delegated by solicitors within the team, and contributing to the implementation of the case management system (Osprey) including the integration of Infotrack.Updating of Lender Exchange and LMS lender platforms.Dealing with post-exchange work and registrations, including obtaining redemption statements, diarising completions.Familiarity with ordering searches, preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and Land Registry applications is desirable.Dealing with post-completion work i.e SDLT returns, registrations and dealing with cancelled Land Registry applications.Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties.To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.Telephone/ reception duties and other general administrative duties as required (e.g. photocopying, scanning, filing). A friendly, pleasant and helpful telephone manner is essential.To undertake any other reasonable duties to assist with the efficient running of the department and the office as a whole.Overall this role requires good time management skills, an ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-task and work quickly and accurately under pressureMust have experience with the Land Registry portal and SDLT online.In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will also have the opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience within the legal sector.START DATE JANUARY 24TH.Contact Marcus StevensPLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made
Conveyancing Paralegal
Law Staff Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
London, Greater London EC1R 0WX
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A residential conveyancing paralegal position is available in London SW2 with a salary range of £25,000 to £35,000.
- The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or voluntary work in property transactions.
- Candidates should possess strong IT and communication skills, along with a proactive and professional approach.
- Key responsibilities include assisting with file management, drafting documentation, and handling client correspondence.
- The position offers an immediate start and opportunities for skill development within the legal sector.