Job Description
Conveyancing Assistant/ Paralegal
Residential Property
Established regional firm
A well established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy Residential Property team. The firm has a long standing presence across London and the surrounding areas and is known for providing practical, client focused advice with a personal and approachable service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to build their experience within a supportive property team handling a varied range of residential transactions.
The role
You will support fee earners on a broad mix of residential conveyancing matters, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion. Work will include freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and buy to let transactions, with exposure to shared ownership and other specialist residential matters.
Responsibilities will include drafting and preparing documentation, carrying out searches, liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders, managing files and assisting with the progression of matters through to completion.
The candidate
You will have previous experience working as a Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a residential property team. A good understanding of the conveyancing process is essential, and experience dealing with leasehold matters or new build transactions would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be organised, detail focused and confident communicating with clients and third parties, with the ability to work effectively in a busy team environment.
The firm
The firm has an established residential property practice and a loyal client base. Known for its approachable culture and collaborative working environment, the team offers excellent exposure to a wide range of residential conveyancing matters and the opportunity to further develop your property experience. The firm is highly progressive, and is known for great rates of retention.
If you are looking to continue developing your residential conveyancing career within a respected and supportive firm, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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