Conveyancing Paralegal

Recruit So Simple Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Property Securitisation Paralegal role in Leeds sits within a Tier 1-ranked team, supporting high-profile affordable housing transactions valued from £1 million to £500 million.

You will handle title checks, due diligence, Land Registry applications, searches and post-completion matters, with an emphasis on accuracy and client service.

The role suits someone with conveyancing experience, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Conveyancing experience of at least six months.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in plain English and deliver client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Support title checks and property due diligence.
• Assist with Land Registry applications and searches.
• Handle post-completion matters and file administration.

Skills

Conveyancing

Drafting

Legal research

MS Office

Plain English

Client focus

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

2:1 Law degree

LPC or conversion

DMS knowledge

Tools

DMS

Job description

Property Securitisation Paralegal – Leeds

An established, full-service UK law firm is seeking ambitious Paralegals to join its Tier 1-ranked Property Securitisation team in Leeds.

You’ll support high-profile affordable housing transactions valued between £1 million and £500 million, handling title checks, property due diligence, Land Registry applications, searches and post-completion matters.

Candidate profile

• At least six months previous conveyancing experience;
• Possess good drafting skills;
• Conduct effective legal research;
• Competent in all MS applications, to include Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Good communication skills at all levels with the ability to communicate in "plain English";
• Must be client focussed and have an approachable manner with good communicationskills/telephone manner;
• Possess a strong customer service ethic with the ability to empathise with clients;
• Have a methodical approach with excellent administration skills, organisation and attention to detail;
• Good time management skills, able to deal with more than one task at a time;
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines, sometimes with limited supervision;

Desirable skills

• 2:1 degree or equivalent in Law (or appropriate conversion);
• Successful completion of the LPC or studying the LPC part time (or equivalent);
• Knowledge of DMS (Document Management System).

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading, supportive and growing team.