Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal

ACS Staffing Solutions; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Stony Stratford is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal to manage all aspects of residential property transactions. The role involves assisting with sales, purchases, mortgage transactions, and liaising with clients and solicitors throughout the process. Ideal candidates will have previous residential conveyancing experience, a strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing as a Secretary or Paralegal.
• Confident in client communication and liaising with solicitors.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of residential property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and external bodies regularly.
• Prepare and manage supporting legal documentation.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Land Registry portal

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal

Location: Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Permanent | Full-Time: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:15

Overview

Our client, a well-established law firm in Stony Stratford, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal to support the Partner with a full range of residential property matters. This is a hands‑on role covering sales, purchases, new builds, shared ownership, transfers of equity and mortgage transactions, with full involvement from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sales and purchases, including new build and shared ownership matters.
• Handle transfer of equity and mortgage transactions.
• Liaise with estate agents, buyer and seller solicitors.
• Raise and respond to legal enquiries.
• Undertake anti-money laundering and conflict checks.
• Assist Partners and Accounts with source of funds and source of wealth checks.
• Prepare and check sales contracts.
• Collate and manage all supporting legal documentation.
• Deal with transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Maintain regular client contact via telephone, email and in person.
• Liaise with the Land Registry, submit applications and deal with requisitions.
• Submit SDLT applications and deal with stamp duty regulations.
• Support with management company requirements where necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing as a Secretary or Paralegal.
• Confident liaising with clients, solicitors and external bodies.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable and client-focused.

Desirable

• Strong experience using the Land Registry portal.
• Experience dealing with SDLT applications and requisitions