Conveyancing Paralegal

Leadenhall Law Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy property team in London. This entry-level role involves assisting a Solicitor with managing live files, handling sales and purchases from pre-instruction to post-completion, and providing administrative support throughout the conveyancing process. With a strong focus on teamwork and attention to detail, this position offers a supportive environment for professional development. Enjoy benefits such as annual leave, health care coverage, and a flexible working arrangement after probation. If you're passionate about law and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development

One-to-One Work with Solicitor

Full Case Management System Support

20 Days Annual Leave

Additional Day Off for Birthday

Pension Contributions

Premium Health Care Cover

Flexible Working Arrangement After Probation

Office Closure for Christmas

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential conveyancing department.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Solicitor in managing live files throughout the conveyancing process.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and third parties, providing updates.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing Experience

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy residential property team in London. You will be assisting a Solicitor in managing live files from instructions through to post-completion. The work involves liaising with all parties and providing administrative support throughout the conveyancing process. Previous residential property experience is essential for this role.

Main tasks of this role include:

1. Working one-on-one with a fee earner and assisting with their caseloads.
2. Monitoring and handling post as appropriate.
3. Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties, providing updates throughout the process.
4. Handling sales and purchases from pre-instruction to post-completion.
5. Preparing contract packs for sale, including drafting contract papers, issuing them to the other side, requesting pre-assignment packs, and mortgage redemption statements.
6. Ordering pre-transactional property searches and Land Registry searches.
7. Progressing enquiries and drafting reports.
8. Working in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
9. Prioritising and managing urgent requests from clients and referrers.

Candidates should have the following criteria to apply:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a residential conveyancing department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-focused approach.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage own workload, productivity, and quality of work with minimal supervision.

Benefits of working at LLG:

• Continuing professional development and training.
• One-to-one work with a conveyancing solicitor or conveyancing executive.
• Full case management system support.
• 20 days of annual leave.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Pension contributions.
• Premium Vitality Health Care cover.
• 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home after a successful probation period.
• Office closure for Christmas, not deducted from annual leave.

Note: Previous residential conveyancing experience is essential for applicants.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice