Paralegal

Clarity Legal Services Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Death in service cover

Job summary

Clarity Legal Services Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a motivated paralegal to join our residential conveyancing team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support throughout the conveyancing process, assisting from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

This role suits someone with conveyancing experience who wants to develop their career within a busy, client-focused property team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a conveyancing or property environment.
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
• Assist with sale and purchase transactions, including freehold and leasehold matters.
• Review property information and documentation; order and review searches.
• Prepare and review contracts, transfer documents and other conveyancing paperwork.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders throughout transactions.
• Support exchange and completion processes; prepare statements and monitor deadlines.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files and update case management system.
• Ensure work complies with firm procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Case management systems

Teamwork

Deadline management

Education

Legal qualification or relevant legal studies (LLB, LPC or SQE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organisedParalegalto join our residential conveyancing team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support throughout the conveyancing process, assisting with matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

This role would suit someone with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a busy and client-focused property team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
• Assist with sale and purchase transactions, including freehold and leasehold matters.
• Request and review property information and relevant documentation.
• Order and review property searches and assist with raising and responding to enquiries.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer documents and other conveyancing documentation.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders, other solicitors and third parties throughout the transaction.
• Assist with exchange of contracts and completion processes.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with financial aspects of transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper files.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines and transaction milestones.
• Provide regular updates to clients and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records on the firm's case management system.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with firm procedures, professional standards and relevant regulations.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the conveyancing team as required.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a conveyancing or property environment.
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a number of matters simultaneously and work to deadlines.
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with clients and third parties.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using case management systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience handling freehold and leasehold residential transactions.
• Familiarity with HM Land Registry procedures.
• Experience with conveyancing searches, enquiries, exchanges and completions.
• Legal qualification or relevant legal studies, such as an LLB, LPC or SQE.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and methodical.
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative.
• Friendly, professional and client focused.
• Calm and effective when working under pressure.
• Reliable and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Commercially aware and focused on providing excellent client service.
• A strong team player with a willingness to learn and develop.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within the conveyancing team.
• Hybrid/flexible working options.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Pension scheme.
• Death in service cover.
• Access to a free on-site gym.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.