Contract Conveyancing Paralegal

Tlt Llp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Contract Conveyancing Paralegal to manage conveyancing cases from opening to completion. The ideal candidate will have prior conveyancing experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role requires regular client updates and participation in client meetings. The position offers a competitive day rate and requires office attendance in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Previous conveyancing experience essential.
• Handle telephone inquiries professionally.
• Problem-solve case issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of conveyancing files.
• Participate in client visits with management.
• Update clients on case progress.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Title checking

Excellent spelling and grammar

Strong numeracy skills

Empathy and good telephone manner

Job description

We, TLT, are looking to speak to Contract Conveyancing Paralegals to join our team in Manchester. You will join our Lender Sales team, which deals with the sale of properties that have been taken into possession. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of conveyancing files. As a Conveyancer, your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of conveyancing files from opening to completion, referring legal issues to the Team Manager when necessary.
• Handling telephone inquiries professionally, taking detailed notes, and referring legal matters to the Technical Case Handler or Team Manager as appropriate.
• Regularly updating clients and asset managers on case progress.
• Participating in client visits with the management team and contributing confidently to meetings and training sessions.
• Problem-solving case issues and discussing actions with senior team members.
• Staying updated on changes in regulations, policies, procedures, and technical aspects of conveyancing, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Operating from our offices in Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast, we have specialist expertise in each UK jurisdiction. We serve banks, building societies, secured lenders, and third-party services. We tailor our processes to deliver the best outcomes for lenders and their customers, ensuring fair treatment and proper handling of vulnerabilities.

Previous conveyancing experience is essential, including:

• Title checking for freehold, leasehold, and shared ownership properties.
• Drafting and providing detailed advice and solutions to clients.
• Demonstrating empathy and a good telephone manner with clear diction.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Proactivity and attention to detail.

This is a fast-paced, growing, and forward-thinking firm. TLT works with high-profile clients across sectors, with a presence across the UK, Europe, India, and the US. We are proud to have been named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023, among other accolades. Our purpose is to protect, prepare, and progress our clients and our people, fostering an open and collaborative culture where everyone can be their whole self.

This opportunity is paid on a day rate via an Umbrella company. We seek candidates within commuting distance to our Manchester office, as office attendance is required.