Conveyancing Paralegal

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support within our residential conveyancing team in Milton Keynes. You will help manage searches, land registry applications, mortgage redemptions, and related file handling to maintain high service standards.

The role requires a minimum of 6 months' experience in conveyancing, a solid understanding of property law, excellent communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in conveyancing or legal support.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing process and property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A law degree and LPC or equivalent are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support: submit searches, land registry applications, mortgage redemptions.
• Provide office admin support: open/close files, ID checks, filing, scanning, copying.
• Support with enquiries, take client instructions, keep clients and agents updated.
• Communicate with estate agents, solicitors, clients and third parties professionally.
• Handle financial admin: prepare invoices, redeem mortgages, bank transfers, data entry.
• Prepare files for completion and manage post-completion tasks with lenders.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Case management systems

Education

Law degree & LPC or equivalent

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal
- Location: Milton Keynes
- Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support within our residential conveyancing team. This role is crucial for maintaining excellent business relationships and ensuring the smooth operation of property transactions to the standards of the Company, CLC, and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide legal administrative support including submitting searches, land registry applications, and mortgage redemptions.
• Offer office administrative support such as opening files, client ID checking, filing, faxing, scanning, photocopying, and closing files.
• Engage with the residential conveyancing team to support legal activities like handling enquiries, taking instructions from clients, and keeping clients and agents updated.
• Manage communications with estate agents, solicitors, clients, and other third parties in a professional manner, including giving proposals and managing queries.
• Handle financial administrative tasks including preparing invoices and financial statements, redeeming mortgages, arranging bank transfers, and inputting data.
• Prepare files for completion and manage post-completion tasks such as SDLT returns and Land Registry applications while liaising with lenders.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all client details, files, and correspondence, complying with the CLC and Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months' experience as a conveyancing paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Outlook email, and Outlook diary functions.
• A Law Degree & LPC or recognised equivalent (CILEX, CLC) is desirable.
• Experience with Case Management Systems is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.