Conveyancing Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy Residential Property team in Basildon, Essex. The role involves assisting with a varied caseload from instruction through to completion, working closely with experienced fee earners in a supportive environment.

Applicants should have previous conveyancing exposure, strong organisational skills and a proactive, client‑facing approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal or within a residential conveyancing support role.
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the management of residential conveyancing transactions
• Opening new files and carrying out AML, ID and conflict checks
• Preparing contracts, transfer deeds and other legal documentation
• Ordering searches and reviewing search results
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to progress transactions
• Preparing completion statements and requesting mortgage funds
• Managing post-exchange and pre-completion requirements
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring files are kept up to date
• Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing department

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Organization

Client care

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy Residential Property team in Basildon, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced fee earners, assisting with a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the management of residential conveyancing transactions
• Opening new files and carrying out AML, ID and conflict checks
• Preparing contracts, transfer deeds and other legal documentation
• Ordering searches and reviewing search results
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to progress transactions
• Preparing completion statements and requesting mortgage funds
• Managing post-exchange and pre-completion requirements
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring files are kept up to date
• Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing department

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal or within a residential conveyancing support role
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication and client care skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Proactive, professional and able to work effectively within a team

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm
• Work within a supportive and collaborative Residential Property team
• Excellent opportunity for career development and 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