Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd in Leatherhead, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Paralegal to join the Residential Property team. You will support fee earners on a busy conveyancing caseload and develop your career in a supportive and professional environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly regarded law firm delivering exceptional client service. The role offers scope for progression and exposure to a varied caseload.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience within a Residential Conveyancing department.
• Experience as Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Opening new client files and carrying out conflict checks and ID verification procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining electronic and paper files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout the transaction process.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Updating and maintaining the firm's case management system.
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case progression.
• Managing post, filing and general administrative duties.
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently and clients receive excellent service throughout.

Skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

Legal case management systems

Digital dictation

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Paralegal to join their Residential Property team in Leatherhead, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners on a busy and varied residential conveyancing caseload while developing their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting with the management of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Opening new client files and carrying out conflict checks and ID verification procedures
• Preparing and maintaining electronic and paper files
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout the transaction process
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Updating and maintaining the firm's case management system
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case progression
• Managing post, filing and general administrative duties
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently and clients receive excellent service throughout

The Candidate

• A minimum of 6 months' experience within a Residential Conveyancing department
• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong client care skills and a proactive approach to service delivery
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel
• Experience using legal case management systems, with digital dictation experience being advantageous
• A motivated and enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in progressing within residential property law

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Paralegal looking to join a respected firm with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation within the market.

The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside experienced property professionals in a supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful