Conveyancing Paralegal

Right Match Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group is partnering with a Canary Wharf law firm to recruit a Conveyancing Paralegal for their expanding residential conveyancing team.

The role focuses on progressing transactions from instruction to exchange, taking ownership of administrative tasks and maintaining accurate client records. The successful candidate will join a busy, supportive environment with clear progression paths and an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing and ability to progress files to exchange of contracts.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Support residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Progress files toward exchange of contracts and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents, and review information to progress transactions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

File progression

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Land Registry

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Right Match Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Canary Wharf, who are looking to strengthen their growing Conveyancing Department with an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal.

This is an excellent opportunity for a career Paralegal with solid residential conveyancing experience who enjoys the practical side of property transactions and is looking to build a long-term career within a busy and supportive Conveyancing team.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across residential conveyancing matters, with a particular focus on progressing transactions through to exchange of contracts.

The client is specifically looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the administrative and practical aspects of conveyancing and who enjoys working as part of a busy property team.

This is a career Paralegal position. The client is not looking for someone who is intending to qualify as a Solicitor within the next three years, as the existing department already has positions and progression routes in place for those looking to qualify. They are looking for someone who is committed to developing their career as a Paralegal and becoming a valued, long-term member of the Conveyancing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Taking responsibility for the progression of files towards exchange of contracts
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors
• Preparing and issuing correspondence and legal documentation
• Requesting and reviewing information required to progress transactions
• Assisting with searches, enquiries and pre-exchange requirements
• Chasing outstanding information and keeping transactions moving
• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files
• Supporting exchange and completion processes
• Undertaking post-exchange and post-completion administration
• Assisting with Land Registry matters and file closures
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records
• Providing general support to the wider Conveyancing Department

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within residential conveyancing, ideally as a Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar property support position.

You will be:

• Experienced in residential conveyancing and familiar with the transaction process
• Confident in progressing files towards exchange of contracts
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable liaising directly with clients and third parties
• Able to manage multiple files, priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and confident in chasing matters to keep transactions progressing
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a busy team
• Looking to build a long-term career as a Conveyancing Paralegal rather than seeking solicitor qualification in the next three years

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who enjoys the day-to-day progression of property transactions and wants to join a well-established firm where they can develop their expertise and build a long-term career.

ASAP start available.