Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

CRA Consulting; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Consulting is recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal in Rotherham to join its growing Property team. You will support on residential and commercial property matters, assist with exchanges and completions, and help manage file administration with experienced fee earners.

The role suits someone with prior residential conveyancing exposure who is organised, customer-focused and eager to develop their conveyancing knowledge within a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Residential conveyancing experience is preferred or required.
• Organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop conveyancing knowledge in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential property sales and purchases.
• Support on freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Assist with commercial property matters and related filings.
• Open and manage new files; prepare and review property documents.

Skills

Conveyancing

Residential property

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Rotherham

Salary: up to £28,000

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with an established and growing law firm in Rotherham to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join its expanding Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and established property department, assisting with a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality support to the firm's Property team, working closely with experienced fee earners and gaining exposure to a broad range of property transactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with residential property sales and purchases
• Supporting on both freehold and leasehold transactions
• Assisting with commercial property matters
• Opening and setting up new files
• Preparing and reviewing property documentation
• Obtaining and reviewing property searches
• Assisting with enquiries and liaising with third parties
• Dealing with mortgage offers, redemptions and lender requirements
• Assisting with remortgages, transfers of equity and new build transactions
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Assisting fee earners through exchange and completion
• Undertaking post-completion administration
• Maintaining accurate case management records
• Providing regular updates to clients and assisting with general client queries
• Supporting the wider Property team with the smooth running of transactions

About You

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment, either as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar property support role.
• You will be organised, proactive and have a strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
• The role would suit someone who is keen to develop their conveyancing knowledge and progress their career within a growing property department.
• Experience of commercial property would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and development will be available for the right candidate.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established and growing law firm
• Exposure to a varied residential and commercial property caseload
• Support and training from experienced property professionals
• Excellent opportunity for career development
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to build your knowledge and progress within the Property team