Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Real Estate – Residential Conveyancing Team

Profile

Benefits

24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy)

Non-Contractual Leave – 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown

4% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection Scheme

Death in Service Benefits

Access to Benefits Hub

Key Knowledge Areas

Experience in residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, and refinancing for both freehold and leasehold properties.
Prior experience in plot sales is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and advising on title documents, searches, and supporting documents.
Raising and responding to enquiries, liaising with senior lawyers when necessary.
Preparing contract documentation, including obtaining title documents from the Land Registry.
Assisting with minor amendments and liaising with senior lawyers for substantive changes.
Preparing Reports on Title and Searches for clients, including bank clients.
Preparing Mortgage Reports.
Completing SDLT/LTT, AP1/FR1, MR01/MR04 forms.
Identifying and obtaining quotes for relevant indemnity policies.
Managing the exchange of contracts, completions, and ancillary documents.
Providing professional and proactive service to clients, including updating trackers and attending client meetings/training when required.
Collaborating with team members to ensure seamless service during absences and keeping the relationship manager updated.
Drafting clear and concise correspondence (telephone, email, and letter) with clients and lawyers.
Recording time, reviewing accounts reports, and discussing potential fee uplifts with the client relationship manager.
Preparing completion statements and billing.
Participating in marketing events and networking to promote the firm and its services.

Key Skills

Legal qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX) desirable but not essential.
Experience in residential property law, including knowledge of conveyancing procedures and the CQS Scheme.
Ability to manage own caseload.
Strong drafting and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in IT and online systems, including Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
Commercial, practical, and financial awareness.
Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels.
Strong academic background.
Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills to develop contacts for the team and the firm.
Collaborative approach to working within a busy team.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and handle the pressures of residential conveyancing.