Conveyancing Paralegal – Stow/Bath

Montpellier Legal Ltd; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Discounted Dining at Selected Venues

Subsidised Gym Membership

Additional Time off to Celebrate Your Birthday

Job summary

Montpellier Legal Ltd in Stow-on-the-Wold is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to manage a caseload in residential conveyancing. You'll support legal transactions while working under the guidance of an experienced lawyer in a thriving company.

The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in conveyancing and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include professional qualification support, company pension, and discounted dining options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in residential conveyancing department.
• Ability to manage sale and purchase transactions confidently.
• Car owner with a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage own sale and purchase caseload under supervision.
• Review Contract Packs and raise legal enquiries.
• Draft legal documents under the supervision of a lawyer.
• Conduct client meetings and update clients proactively.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

This role provides a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic Paralegal to join a thriving company with fantastic long‑term career prospects. The successful candidate will manage their own sale and purchase caseload under the direction of an experienced lawyer and with the support of an administrative team and market‑leading case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Contract Packs and raising appropriate legal enquiries
• Preparing and delivering advice to clients on all aspects of the transaction and the Contract Pack
• Drafting and approving legal documents under the supervision of a lawyer
• Preparing and reviewing accounts paperwork
• Preparing and advising on Stamp Duty Land Transaction Returns
• Conducting Exchange of Contracts
• Supervising and mentoring Conveyancing Assistants
• Proactively updating clients and referrers throughout the matter lifecycle
• Ensuring all files comply with company policies and regulatory framework
• Conducting client meetings when required and replying to email and telephone enquiries in a timely manner

Qualifications

• You will have already gained at least 1+ year of experience working in a residential conveyancing department and be confident in dealing with sale and purchase transactions for freehold property.
• Experience in dealing with leasehold and newbuild property is ideal but not essential.
• You must be self‑motivated and have the ability to efficiently organise both yourself and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude is key to our culture and business model.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages is essential.
• Ideally you will own a car and have a full valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

All of our Paralegals and Conveyancers are offered the opportunity to progress their career and obtain professional qualifications should they wish to do so. If you are interested in hearing about our support packages for qualification routes, please let us know.

• Company Pension
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Central Locations
• Modern Offices
• Discounted Dining at Selected Venues
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Subsidised Parking and Travel
• Additional Time off to Celebrate Your Birthday
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Dependent on level of experience