Conveyancing Paralegal

Reed; Newbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Quality residential property work

Job summary

Reed, a private practice law firm in Newbury, seeks a Conveyancing Paralegal to support its Residential Property team. Ideal for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or a law graduate with conveyancing exposure, aiming to build a long-term career within private practice.

You will work on a high-volume residential conveyancing caseload, assisting on files from instruction through to post-completion, liaising with clients and professionals, and handling searches and Land Registry submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing required or strong exposure during studies.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills essential.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist on high-volume residential conveyancing files from instruction to completion.
• Prepare contracts, completion statements and supporting documents.
• Open and progress files from instruction to completion.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Order and review searches.
• Handle post-completion work including Land Registry submissions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Attention to detail

Organised

Education

Law degree

Job description

A well-established private practice law firm in Newbury is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to support its busy and growing Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or a law graduate with conveyancing exposure who is looking to build a long‑term career within private practice.

The Role

You will work closely with fee earners on a high-volume residential conveyancing caseload, assisting on files from instruction through to post‑completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions including freehold and leasehold matters
• Preparing contracts, completion statements and supporting documentation
• Opening and progressing files from instruction to completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
• Ordering and reviewing searches
• Handling post‑completion work including Land Registry submissions

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end conveyancing process
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Law graduates with conveyancing experience will be considered

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term progression opportunities within conveyancing
• Exposure to quality residential property work
• Stable role within a reputable local firm

This role would suit a Conveyancing Paralegal in Newbury seeking progression, responsibility, and long-term career development within a residential property team.