Overview
Our client, a very reputable firm, is looking to appoint a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team in Sheffield. You will be tasked with assisting and supporting fee earners within the team. This opportunity will suit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting on a varied caseload of residential property transactions
* Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates & taking instructions
* Preparing correspondence, forms & documents in relation to instructions & supervision
* Assisting fee earners with the management & progression of transactions
* Preparing sale contracts & relevant support documentation
* Facilitating exchange of contracts in relation to instructions
* Preparing & arranging financial statements, SDLT submissions & Certificates of Title for Advance Funds
* Ensuring all new build warranties are submitted & intercepted as soon as possible
* Dealing with the preparation of any Help to Buy Incentives
* Acting as a point of contact for clients via telephone & face to face, recording accurate messages
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders & other law firms as required
* Building & maintaining relationships with clients & third parties
* Drafting mortgage reports
* Flagging to fee earner potential inaccuracies in mortgage offer
* Drafting search reports
* Flagging to fee earner potential issues with searches
* Drafting & issuing contract packs
* Drafting SDLT returns
* Drafting legal forms & documents (TR1, Deeds etc)
* Sending documents to clients for signing
* Reviewing sales enquiries on simple transactions
* Ordering searches
* Ordering SIM searches
* Liaising with giftor to obtain ID, statements & declaration
* Completing initial compliance checks for fee earner approval
* Completing completion set ups
* Preparing handover for completion
* Conducting exchanges & completions under supervision
* Reporting to lender on inaccuracies in mortgage offer
* Raising relevant enquiries on search results
* Independently running complex sale matters & simple freehold purchases
* Conducting initial source of funds review on purchase
* Checking ledger handbooks to ensure compliance
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* Experience of working within the Legal Sector
* Experience & knowledge of the Conveyancing process
* Proven experience of supporting fee earners
* Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
* Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
* Strong organisational skills
* High attention to detail
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with a 1‑hour lunch.
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