Conveyancing Paralegal

JS Legal Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional training

26 days annual leave

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Limited in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy Conveyancing Department. Ideal candidates will have residential conveyancing experience and be comfortable supporting multiple Fee Earners.

You will handle onboarding, searches, Land Registry forms, exchanges and completions, while maintaining strong communication with clients, agents and other parties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Conveyancing department with residential transactions.
• Experience supporting multiple Fee Earners.
• Good communication, organised and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for clients, developers and brokers.
• Onboard clients, perform ID checks and review funds proofs.
• Provide quotes to prospective clients via online tool.
• Complete Land Registry forms and pre-exchange searches.
• Prepare completion statements and handle exchanges/completions.
• Assist with AML checks and liaise with Estate Agents.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Residential conveyancing

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

InfoTrack

Job description

Our client based in Chelmsford with excellent transport links , have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Conveyancing Department. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience of working in a Conveyancing department.

About the Role

• Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients/developers/brokers
• Processing client’s initial onboarding documentation, carrying out ID Checks, reviewing proof of funds and progressing matters through the early stages of new build transactions
• Providing quotes to prospective clients using our online quote tool
• Land Registry Direct system application forms
• Completing Local Authority, Chancel, and other relevant pre-exchange searches
• Preparing completion statements
• Dealing with LISA and HTB ISA withdrawals
• Dealing with NHBC Warranty portals
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax Forms and Land Registry forms
• Dealing with exchanges and completion work
• Assisting with source of funds/ AML Checks
• Building up a good rapport with Estate Agents and other parties

About You

• Ideally two years or more working within a Conveyancing department carrying out Residential Conveyancing transactions
• Experience supporting multiple Fee Earners
• New build experience would be useful, but not essential
• Confident, clear, and articulate communication skills both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a planned and organised way with the ability to multitask
• Experience of using InfoTrack case management training will be provided
• A team player

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme
• Professional training and personal development courses as needed to grow as an expert
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual leave loyalty schemeMedicash, Health cash plan (Upon successful completion of probation)
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Friendly working environment , Team get togethers , Team lunches
• Discounted parking
• Dress down Friday
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm office based