Conveyancing Paralegal

CONNELLS GROUP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property services is seeking a Junior Conveyancer to join their team in St Leonards on Sea. This role offers comprehensive training to become a qualified Conveyancer, managing caseloads and drafting legal documents while receiving support from experienced professionals. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Option to purchase additional holiday

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Role suited for a legal assistant or similar professional.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of Case Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of conveyancing transactions.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients.
• Conduct pre-completion and post-completion work.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal

Are you a Legal Assistant eager to take the next step in your career and become a qualified Conveyancer? At Conveyancing Direct, we have an opportunity for a Junior Conveyancer to join our team in St Leonards on Sea.

Join our supportive team, where you'll receive comprehensive training and guidance to achieve your CLC qualification. Our innovative pod structure allows you to work closely with experienced seniors, with a supervising conveyancer to develop & train you.

Key responsibilities of a Junior Conveyancer

1. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, gaining exposure to all aspects of conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration, and closure of the file. Additional support is provided by our specialised teams in title checking and post-completion to assist with your workload & provide assistance when needed.
2. Accuracy and attention to detail are key, as you will be taking instructions, communicating with clients and third parties, and drafting legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Exchange and Completion letters.
3. Carry out Pre-completion, Land Registry, and Conveyancing searches to ensure the file is ready for exchange and completion.
4. Carry out Post Completion work including preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures, and checking account ledgers.

Benefits of being a Junior Conveyancer

1. Full support and training to become a Property Lawyer with an opportunity to become CLC Qualified.
2. Guidance and support from your supervising Conveyancer, who will also provide holiday cover and assist with your training.
3. Work in pods within our teams, creating a supportive and friendly environment for learning and excellence in legal service.
4. Collaborate with other Associates, Property Lawyers, Senior Property Lawyers, and your Team Manager, contributing positively to the team.
5. Bonus scheme.
6. Option to purchase additional holiday.
7. Group Life Assurance Scheme.
8. Pension.

Skills and experience required

1. This role is ideally suited for a legal assistant or similar professional seeking to develop a career in conveyancing.
2. Excellent communication skills, good time management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail is crucial.
3. Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
4. Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred but not essential.

Conveyancing Direct is part of the Connells Group, one of the UK's largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers. Founded in 1936, the Group offers expertise in residential sales, lettings, new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing, and more.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.