Conveyancing Paralegal

Search Consultancy LTD; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Private healthcare

31 days annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme after two yrs

Job summary

Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal on a permanent basis. This role, based in Dunfermline, offers hybrid working and a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 DOE.

You will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion, ensuring clients receive a professional and seamless service throughout. A proactive, client-focused approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Conveyancing Paralegal handling your own caseload - ESSENTIAL
• Minimum 1 year of conveyancing experience; 2+ years desirable
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from start to finish
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a busy, varied caseload
• Strong communication skills liaising with clients and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive and client-focused approach to work

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from inception to completion
• Handle all aspects of purchase, sale, transfer and remortgage transactions
• Act as main point of contact for clients throughout the conveyancing process
• Provide guidance and keep clients informed at every stage
• Liaise with solicitors, lenders, estate agents and third parties to progress transactions
• Prepare and review conveyancing documentation
• Maintain case records in line with regulatory requirements
• Use the Denovo case management system to manage files
• Deliver a high standard of client service and maintain strong professional relationships
• Assist with any other conveyancing-related duties as required

Skills

Caseload management

Residential conveyancing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Client-focused

Tools

Denovo CMS

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal Permanent Full time Dunfermline Salary 30,000 - 32,000 DOE

Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing legal firm, supporting clients through every stage of their property transaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion, ensuring clients receive a professional and seamless service throughout.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal with a proven background in handling their own residential conveyancing caseload and looking to join a forward-thinking firm that offers flexibility, support and excellent benefits.

Duties involved in this role will include:

• Managing a busy caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from inception to completion
• Handling all aspects of purchase, sale, transfer and remortgage transactions
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the conveyancing process
• Providing guidance and support to clients, keeping them informed at every stage of their transaction
• Liaising with solicitors, lenders, estate agents and other third parties to progress transactions efficiently
• Preparing and reviewing conveyancing documentation
• Ensuring all case records are maintained accurately and in line with regulatory requirements
• Using the Denovo case management system to manage files and transactions
• Delivering a high standard of client service and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Assisting with any other conveyancing-related duties as required

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:

• Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Paralegal handling your own caseload of residential conveyancing transactions - this experience is ESSENTIAL
• A minimum of 1 year's conveyancing experience, although candidates with 2+ years' experience managing their own transactions are highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from start to finish
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage a busy and varied caseload
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive and client-focused approach to work

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Private healthcare
• 31 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits scheme after two years' service

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.