We are seeking a diligent Conveyancing Paralegal to join our clients busy, client‑focused property team. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality paralegal and administrative support across a varied residential property caseload, contribute to excellent client care, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm procedures, and support efficient team workflows.
This role provides experience across a range of conveyancing matters including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold work, and offers hybrid working arrangements.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide paralegal and administrative support to fee earners, progressing residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post‑completion tasks under supervision.
* Conduct client identity checks and assist with anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring audit‑ready documentation and accurate records are maintained in line with firm procedures.
* Open and maintain electronic case files, record clear case notes, milestones and actions, and assist with file reviews to support smooth progression of matters.
* Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation and chase outstanding items.
* Prepare routine correspondence, client engagement letters, standard documentation and contract packs using firm precedents, checking for accuracy and completeness.
* Prepare and check basic completion statements, process disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery activities in accordance with firm policies.
* Respond to routine client and third‑party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners promptly and keeping clients informed of progress.
* Support continuous improvement by identifying administrative efficiencies, contributing to the update of precedents and assisting with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow tools.
* Provide support to junior colleagues and assist with induction activities, sharing knowledge of firm procedures and best practice where required.
Key skills and experience required:
* Previous experience in an administrative or paralegal role within a conveyancing or residential property team, ideally in a law firm or conveyancing practice.
* Good understanding of residential property processes and common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters).
* Familiarity with AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining accurate, audit‑ready case files.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
* Confident and professional communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience and eligibility to work in the UK. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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