Conveyancing Paralegal

Movera; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + birthday off

Health Cash Plan

Buy/Sell 5 days annual leave

Build up more annual leave after 1 yr

Hybrid working

Free conveyancing legal fees

Moving home days off

Volunteering days

Retailer discounts

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Cavendish, part of the Movera family, invites applications for a Conveyancing Paralegal in London. You will support an experienced solicitor across residential property matters, including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership and new build transactions, using the industry-leading Case Management system.

We offer mentoring from leading solicitors, a supportive team, hybrid working after an initial full-time office training period, and a culture focused on client service and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal or similar.
• Experience with leasehold and new build files.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Case Management Systems and Visual Files.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Support the Solicitor to progress files promptly.
• Maintain files in good order, complying with SLAs and regulatory requirements.
• Handle case enquiries by phone and email with first-class service.
• Enhance client experience using conveyancing systems.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, brokers and other solicitors.
• Assist with exchanges, completions, and related admin.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Leasehold & New Build

Client communication

Case Management Systems

Organisational skills

Tools

Visual Files

Case Management System

Job description

Join Our Thriving Conveyancing Team in the Heart of London!

Are you a talented Conveyancing Paralegal seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Cavendish is seeking a passionate individual to join our successful and established team.

Working alongside leading solicitors, renowned experts in their field, who are eager to mentor and share their knowledge, this is your chance to take the next step and elevate your career.

At Cavendish, we're dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with a personal touch. Our outstanding 4.8* Trustpilot rating speaks volumes about our commitment to client satisfaction. As part of the Movera family, a group of home-moving brands including ONP Solicitors and Conveyancing Alliance, we're at the forefront of innovation, transforming the moving market for the better and we're looking for driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

The Role

The role would suit someone with experience as a conveyancing paralegal, adept at handling a mixed caseload involving freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build transactions. You’ll support an experienced solicitor with their varied residential property caseload, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using the industry’s leading Case Management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Solicitor to ensure that all files are progressed promptly.
• Maintain all allocated files in good order, ensuring compliance with Service LevelAgreements and regulatory/statutory requirements.
• Deal with case enquiries by telephone and email delivering a first-class customer service experience.
• Enhance the client experience using our conveyancing systems and technology.
• Liaise with Clients, Lenders, Mortgage Brokers and other Solicitors.
• Maintain detailed telephone notes throughout transactions and promptly handle emails and phone calls.
• Onboard new clients and following up for ID, instruction forms, protocol forms, money on account and proof of funds etc
• Request management packs and LPE1 forms from landlords/managing agents
• Review sale enquiries, obtaining client/landlord replies and replying to enquiries
• Raise enquiries on FH and LH purchases
• Obtain redemption statements and carry out pre-completion searches.
• Submitting usual property searches.
• Assist with completions and the administrative work between Exchange and Completion.
• Exchanging contracts
• Preparing apportionments completion statements
• Prepare and deal with Requisitions on Title.
• Prepare completion statements, invoices, and exchange/completion letters.
• Take on extra tasks to help the Property Lawyers.
• Work from a task list; following up prompts and actioning accordingly.
• Accurately inputting data into a case management system.

What you’ll need

• At least 2 years of experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar role.
• Experience working in transactional with exposure to leasehold and new build files.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Experience using Case Management Systems and Visual Files preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm.

The first 4 weeks will be full-time in the office for the initial training period. Following the training period the role will be hybrid, with 2 days a week minimum in the office.

What We Offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 27 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Health Cash Plan
• Buy/Sell 5 days annual leave per annum
• Build up more annual leave after 1 years service
• Hybrid working
• Free conveyancing legal fees
• Moving home days off
• Volunteering days
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials
• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know.

DBS and Financial Checks: We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.