My client is recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
This is an opportunity to manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters under the supervision of a Conveyancing Property Lawyer, while supporting the wider team with the progression of transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
The Role
- Managing a caseload of residential sales, purchases, transfers of title, new builds, discharges and remortgages.
- Taking instructions from Conveyancing Property Lawyers and progressing matters under supervision.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout transactions.
- Preparing and issuing draft contract packages.
- Reviewing contract packs, searches and mortgage offers, identifying and raising enquiries where required.
- Assisting with the preparation and handling of enquiries.
- Preparing reports to clients covering contracts, title, mortgage offers and searches.
- Preparing transfer deeds and dealing with replies to requisitions.
- Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax forms for client approval.
- Completing post completion work, including Land Registry applications and relevant tax returns and payments.
- Updating referrers, agents and relevant websites and portals.
- Managing daily tasks through LMS and Lender Exchange.
- Dealing with credit and debit ledger balances.
The Candidate
- Have proven experience in residential conveyancing.
- Be confident managing your own workload and caseload under appropriate supervision.
- Have strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Be able to prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Have strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
- Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a conveyancing team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to develop within an established Conveyancing team.
- Responsibility for managing a varied caseload.
- Support and supervision from experienced Conveyancing Property Lawyers.