Conveyancing Paralegal

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Farnham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays and Christmas office

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health schemes

Funded professional subscriptions

Support towards professional quals

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy team in Farnham, Surrey. You will work closely with experienced lawyers and support a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

The firm is a Legal 500 practice known for practical legal advice and excellent client care. The role offers an attractive salary of £28,000–£34,000 depending on experience and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing role within the legal sector.
• Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.
• Experience supporting lawyers throughout different stages of a property transaction.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and completing the relevant client identification, compliance and administrative requirements.
• Ensuring files remain fully compliant and records are kept accurate and up to date.
• Drafting contract packs and preparing supporting conveyancing documentation.
• Managing and responding to telephone calls and correspondence from clients and third parties.
• Providing regular updates to clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Supporting lawyers with residential property sales and purchases.
• Assisting with post exchange administration and preparing matters for completion.
• Preparing Certificates of Title.
• Carrying out final searches ahead of completion.
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Preparing and submitting AP1 applications.
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions.
• Supporting lawyers with diary management and general file administration.
• Completing audio typing, copy typing and dictation when required.
• Managing competing tasks and ensuring work is completed accurately within the required timescales.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Legal research

Audio typing

Diary management

Education

Legal qualifications or paralegal diploma

Tools

Tikit Partner for Windows

Job description

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy and rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team in Farnham, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to work closely with experienced lawyers and provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm that is known for providing practical legal advice, delivering excellent client care and investing in the development of its employees. Alongside a salary of between £28,000 and £34,000 (depending on experience), the Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will receive an extensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas office shutdown, pension scheme, life assurance, health schemes, funded professional subscriptions, and support towards relevant professional qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

The Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will support experienced residential property lawyers throughout the conveyancing process. Responsibilities will include:

• Opening new files and completing the relevant client identification, compliance and administrative requirements
• Ensuring files remain fully compliant and records are kept accurate and up to date
• Drafting contract packs and preparing supporting conveyancing documentation
• Managing and responding to telephone calls and correspondence from clients and third parties
• Providing regular updates to clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Supporting lawyers with residential property sales and purchases
• Assisting with post exchange administration and preparing matters for completion
• Preparing Certificates of Title
• Carrying out final searches ahead of completion
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
• Preparing and submitting AP1 applications
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions
• Supporting lawyers with diary management and general file administration
• Completing audio typing, copy typing and dictation when required
• Managing competing tasks and ensuring work is completed accurately within the required timescales

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from Residential Conveyancing Paralegals and experienced legal support professionals who have previously worked within a residential property department. The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing role within the legal sector
• A good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures
• Experience supporting lawyers throughout the different stages of a property transaction
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately within deadlines
• Confidence using modern legal and office IT systems
• Experience of audio typing, copy typing and diary management
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional approach
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience using Tikit Partner for Windows would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

The Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will receive:

• Salary of £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a matching 5 per cent contribution
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection scheme
• BUPA cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance, subject to scheme rules
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programmes including a GP consultation service
• Funded professional subscription fees
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Volunteering programme
• A range of social events including a summer party and Christmas party

About the Company

The Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Farnham, Surrey will join an established full service law firm that advises both individual and business clients from offices across Surrey and the Thames Valley. The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 across several practice areas and has developed a strong reputation for providing practical, proactive and straightforward legal advice while placing client care at the centre of its service.

The Residential Conveyancing team in Farnham, Surrey is busy and growing rapidly. The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal will work alongside experienced lawyers within a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development and a consistently high standard of service. This opportunity would suit a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal who enjoys client contact, takes pride in producing accurate work and would like to develop their career within an established and progressive legal practice.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.