Job Overview
Our client, a reputable firm, is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their Sheffield team. The role involves assisting and supporting fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal eager to make a difference within the team and business.
Responsibilities
* Assist on a varied caseload of residential property transactions
* Handle client enquiries, provide updates and take instructions
* Prepare correspondence, forms and documents under instructions and supervision
* Support fee earners with the management and progression of transactions
* Prepare sale contracts and relevant support documentation
* Facilitate exchange of contracts under instructions
* Arrange financial statements, SDLT submissions and certificates of title for advance funds
* Submit and intercept new build warranties promptly
* Prepare Help to Buy incentives
* Act as client point of contact via telephone and face-to-face, recording accurate messages
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders and other law firms as required
* Build and maintain relationships with clients and third parties
* Draft mortgage reports under supervision
* Flag potential inaccuracies in mortgage offers to fee earners
* Draft search reports under supervision
* Flag potential issues with searches to fee earners
* Draft and issue contract packs under supervision
* Draft SDLT returns under supervision
* Draft legal forms and documents (TR1, deeds, etc.)
* Send documents to clients for signing under supervision
* Review sales enquiries on simple transactions
* Order searches
* Complete completion set-ups under supervision
* Prepare handover for completion under supervision
Qualifications
* Experience working within the legal sector
* Knowledge of the conveyancing process
* Proven experience supporting fee earners
* Knowledge of MS Office and case management systems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills
* High attention to detail
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
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