Conveyancing Paralegal

QED Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Leicester is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to support their Residential Development team. You will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth client experience throughout the conveyancing process. The firm values career development within a friendly and supportive culture, offering real prospects for progression.

Benefits

Friendly and inclusive working environment

Opportunity for career development

Regular training and mentoring

Central Leicester location with good transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in a conveyancing department (residential or commercial) desired.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Positive and proactive attitude, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and complete client due diligence.
• Draft and manage correspondence and legal documentation.
• Assist with pre-completion matters including searches and completion statements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive attitude

Team-focused mindset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal
Legal 200 Firm
Leicester
£24,000 to £29,000


The Firm
My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Leicester, known for its friendly culture, structured career progression, and excellent client service. With a reputation built over many years, they consistently receive glowing reviews from both clients and staff, reflecting their commitment to quality and professionalism. The firm offers a supportive environment where staff feel valued and where long-term careers are nurtured.

Looking for a firm where you're more than just a number? Where your efforts are recognised and your development genuinely matters? This could be the perfect opportunity.

The Role
A new opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Paralegal to join the firm’s busy and growing Residential Development team. The successful candidate will provide vital legal and administrative support, helping ensure a smooth client experience throughout the conveyancing process. Key responsibilities include:

• Opening new files and completing client due diligence
  
  
• Ordering property searches and preparing contract packs
  
  
• Drafting and managing correspondence and legal documentation
  
  
• Liaising with clients, agents, and third parties over the phone and via email
  
  
• Assisting with pre-completion matters including searches, SDLT, completion statements and accounts requests
  
  
• Completing post-completion formalities
  
  
• Keeping matter files and case management systems up to date
  
  
• Supporting fee earners and participating in team meetings
  
  
• General administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and managing post
  
  

You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a conveyancing department (residential or commercial)
  
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
  
  
• A proactive and positive attitude
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
  
  
• Competency using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
  
  
• A professional appearance and a friendly, team-focused mindset
  
  

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your conveyancing career in a genuinely supportive team?

Benefits
In return, the firm offers:

• A friendly, flexible, and inclusive working environment
  
  
• The opportunity to develop within a large, well-structured conveyancing department
  
  
• Real prospects for progression and career development
  
  
• Regular training and mentoring from experienced professionals
  
  
• A central Leicester location with excellent transport links
  
  
• Positive workplace culture reflected in strong staff retention and client feedback
  
  

If you have experience within a conveyancing department within private practice and are looking for a change at a well-established firm in Leicester, then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today