Conveyancing Paralegal

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team in Exmouth. This role involves managing property transactions and providing support to solicitors in a busy, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative and communication skills, along with a proven background in residential conveyancing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Assistance with funding for qualifications

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cash for healthcare policy

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing with high-volume workload management.
• Proficient in document production and digital dictation.
• Flexible and proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support progression of conveyancing transactions including drafting and handling exchanges.
• Manage post-completion tasks with precision.
• Liaise with clients and third parties for smooth communication.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Salary DOE | Onsite | Exmouth

Renowned for their client-focused ethos and collaborative working culture, our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join their growing team in Exmouth. This is a fully office-based role offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a busy and supportive legal environment.

The Role:

As a Paralegal within the Residential Conveyancing team, you’ll play a key role in progressing property transactions while providing essential support to solicitors both locally and remotely. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys client interaction, and is confident in managing the full lifecycle of conveyancing matters with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of a Paralegal:

• Support the progression of conveyancing transactions including drafting contract papers, responding to enquiries, and handling exchanges and completions
• Manage post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry processes with precision
• Liaise confidently with clients and third parties, delivering clear and up-to-date information
• Utilise digital dictation and case management systems to produce legal documents and manage file workflows

Key Requirements of the Paralegal:

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing with the ability to manage a high-volume workload
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills (both written and verbal) and a proactive, flexible approach to tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and comfortable adapting to new legal systems and technologies

Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Assistance with funding for qualifications
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cash for healthcare policy

This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to make a real impact in a respected and growing legal team. If you’re organised, personable, and ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship:We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

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