Conveyancing Paralegal

Pioneer Talent Partners Limited; Kempston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Bedfordshire is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide support in a busy residential property team. The role involves handling transactions from instruction to completion, preparing legal documents, and liaising with clients and other stakeholders. Previous experience in a conveyancing environment and a solid understanding of the conveyancing process are essential. This is a full-time position with potential for career progression through qualification support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant, legal assistant, or legal secretary role (in a residential property team).
• Working knowledge of the conveyancing process, including freehold and leasehold transactions.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior solicitor with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Opening and managing new files using P4W system.
• Preparing contract packs, searches, and legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors via phone and email.

Skills

Conveyancing process knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week (with potential flexibility once settled in)
Salary: £(phone number removed) years, 2-4 years £29,000+, Fee Earner £35k+, Senior fee earners £40k+

Overview

An established legal practice and good client of ours, based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy residential property team. The role will involve providing administrative and transactional support across the full conveyancing process. You will have support from the senior conveyancing solicitor that this role will report into. There will also be opportunities for qualification support to help you progress your career in conveyancing such as a training contract after one year of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting senior solicitor with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Opening and managing new files using P4W system
• Preparing contract packs, searches, and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors via phone and email
• Managing Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
• Monitoring key dates, exchanges, and completions
• Maintaining accurate file notes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• General administrative support including filing, scanning, and post

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant, legal assistant, or legal secretary role (in a residential property team)
• Working knowledge of the conveyancing process, including freehold and leasehold transactions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases

Desirable

• Experience handling high-volume conveyancing workloads
• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT processes

If this sounds like a role that matches your experience, please apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear back from us within three working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to apply