Conveyancing Paralegal

SJC Partners; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

High-quality Residential Property work

Friendly and supportive working环境

Regular work and social events

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

SJC Partners in Manchester is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to support a busy Property department just south of the city centre. This non-fee-earning role involves assisting Conveyancers from instruction to post-completion.

You will open files, onboard clients, manage transactions including Freehold and Leasehold sales, remortgages and transfers of equity, and liaise with clients, agents and lenders. Salary £25,000–£28,000 DOE, with 25 days holidays and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Conveyancing essential.
• Understanding of the conveyancing process from opening to completion.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of Conveyancers with Residential Property caseloads from instruction through to post-completion
• Open new files, onboarding clients and prepare documentation
• Support Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases, Remortgages and Transfers of Equity
• Prepare and issue contract documentation
• Assist with searches, enquiries and progression of transactions
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Assist with exchange and completion preparations
• Handle post-completion duties including SDLT and Land Registry
• Maintain accurate files and ensure matters progress efficiently

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Conveyancing process

Client liaison

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal - Manchester

A highly reputable and established law firm is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy and successful Property department based just south of Manchester City Centre.

This is a non-fee-earning position, supporting a team of experienced Conveyancers with all aspects of their caseloads from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

Salary - £25,000 - £28,000 DOE

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Pension Scheme


• Private Healthcare


• High-quality Residential Property work


• Friendly and supportive working environment


• Regular work and social events


• Long-term progression opportunities


• Exposure to Commercial Property work

The Role

• Assist a team of Conveyancers with their Residential Property caseloads from initial instruction through to post-completion


• Open new files, complete initial client onboarding and prepare relevant documentation


• Support with Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases, Remortgages and Transfers of Equity


• Prepare and issue contract documentation


• Assist with searches, enquiries and general transaction progression


• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors throughout the transaction


• Assist with exchange and completion preparations


• Handle a range of post-completion duties, including SDLT and Land Registry matters


• Maintain accurate files and ensure matters progress efficiently

The Candidate

• A minimum of 6 months' experience within Residential Conveyancing


• Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal


• A good understanding of the conveyancing process from opening a file through to completion and post-completion


• Exposure to Freehold, Leasehold, Sales and Purchase transactions


• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail


• Confident communicating with clients and third parties


• Comfortable working in a support-focused, non-fee-earning role


• Ability to commute to an office just south of Manchester City Centre