Conveyancing Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Varied caseload

Supervision by lawyers

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join the Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. You will manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters under supervision, progressing transactions from instruction through to completion and liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors.

The role offers supportive supervision from experienced Conveyancing Property Lawyers, development within an established team, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing.
• Able to manage own workload under supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters and progress transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout transactions.
• Prepare and issue draft contract packages, review contracts and searches, and raise enquiries where required.
• Prepare transfer deeds and handle post-completion work including Land Registry applications.
• Update referrers, agents and relevant portals and manage daily tasks.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Organisation

Client communication

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.