Paralegal

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join their dynamic Residential Conveyancing team in Taunton. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive legal environment where your contributions will significantly impact property transactions. You'll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of conveyancing matters, from drafting contracts to liaising with clients, all while utilizing advanced digital tools to streamline workflows. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional client service, this position could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Funding assistance for qualifications

Cash for healthcare policy

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing and managing high-volume workloads.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in legal document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support the progression of conveyancing transactions and manage post-completion tasks.
• Liaise with clients and third parties, ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Education

Law Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Digital Dictation Software

Case Management Systems

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment specialising in Legal Support and Accountancy

Salary DOE | Onsite | Taunton

Renowned for their client-focused ethos and collaborative working culture, our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join their growing team in Taunton. This is a fully office-based role offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a busy and supportive legal environment.

The Role:

As a Paralegal within the Residential Conveyancing team, you’ll play a key role in progressing property transactions while providing essential support to solicitors both locally and remotely. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys client interaction, and is confident in managing the full lifecycle of conveyancing matters with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of a Paralegal:

• Support the progression of conveyancing transactions including drafting contract papers, responding to enquiries, and handling exchanges and completions
• Manage post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry processes with precision
• Liaise confidently with clients and third parties, delivering clear and up-to-date information
• Utilise digital dictation and case management systems to produce legal documents and manage file workflows

Key Requirements of the Paralegal:

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing with the ability to manage a high-volume workload
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills (both written and verbal) and a proactive, flexible approach to tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and comfortable adapting to new legal systems and technologies

Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Assistance with funding for qualifications
• Cash for healthcare policy

This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to make a real impact in a respected and growing legal team. If you’re organised, personable, and ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

Ref: 10841

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Customer Service, and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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