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