Conveyancing Paralegal

A1 Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Own caseload responsibility

Professional development support

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A1 Personnel is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy residential property team in Chelmsford. You will manage your own caseload from instruction through to post-completion, handling sales and purchases with strong attention to detail.

The role offers a salary of £28,000–£31,000 depending on experience and the chance to progress within an established conveyancing team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing your own conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion.
• Experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal in a residential property team.
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience dealing with sales and purchases.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Handle residential sales and purchases from instruction to completion.
• Prepare and review contracts and conveyancing documentation.
• Raise and respond to enquiries and review searches and title documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Provide regular updates and practical advice throughout the transaction.
• Manage exchange and completion processes and post-completion registrations.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal – Chelmsford

Salary: £28,000 – £31,000

We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy and successful residential property team in Chelmsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident conveyancing professional who is comfortable managing their own caseload and is looking for a role where they can take ownership of files from initial instruction right through to post-completion.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters, providing a professional and efficient service to clients throughout the transaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion
• Handling residential sales and purchases from instruction to completion
• Preparing and reviewing contracts and conveyancing documentation
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Reviewing searches, title documents and property information
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors
• Keeping clients regularly updated and providing clear, practical advice throughout the transaction
• Managing exchange and completion processes
• Dealing with post-completion matters, including registrations and submission of relevant documentation
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Managing deadlines effectively and progressing matters proactively
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the conveyancing process

About You

The key requirement for this role is hands-on experience managing your own conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Paralegal
• Proven experience managing your own caseload independently from instruction to post-completion within Conveyancing
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process
• Experience dealing with sales and purchases
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Confidence dealing with clients, estate agents, lenders and other legal professionals
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team

What’s on Offer?

• £28,000 – £31,000 salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive conveyancing team
• Responsibility for your own caseload
• Scope for professional development and progression
• A client-focused and collaborative working environment

Location & Hours

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Hours: Monday – Friday

If you’re an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who is confident managing your own caseload from instruction through to post-completion, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.