Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Conveyancing Paralegal to join their dynamic team in Taunton. This fully office-based position offers a unique opportunity to engage in a supportive legal environment while managing property transactions. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. With an emphasis on collaboration and client-focused service, this role is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in residential conveyancing and make a significant impact in a growing legal team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Assistance with funding for qualifications

Cash for healthcare policy

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing managing high-volume workloads.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support conveyancing transactions including drafting contracts and handling exchanges.
• Manage post-completion tasks and liaise with clients and third parties.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Case Management Systems

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.