Paralegal - Conveyancing

Search Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy legal team in Barnsley. You will provide support throughout the conveyancing process on a varied caseload and help matters progress efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have residential conveyancing experience, strong organisation and attention to detail, and a proactive approach to deadlines. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary (£24,000–£27,000) and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing.
• Previous roles as Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Assistant.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
• Support fee earners from instruction through to completion.
• Prepare and review legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and third parties.
• Carry out property searches and review documentation.
• Answer enquiries and respond to client/third-party queries.
• Prepare files for exchange and completion.
• Maintain accurate case records and deadlines.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the team.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal

Salary: £24,000-£27,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Barnsley
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy and established legal team in Barnsley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous residential conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will provide support throughout the conveyancing process, assisting with a varied caseload and ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.

• Supporting fee earners throughout transactions from instruction through to completion.

• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation.

• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties.

• Carrying out property searches and reviewing relevant documentation.

• Assisting with enquiries and responding to client and third-party queries.

• Preparing files for exchange and completion.

• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring key dates and deadlines are met.

• Providing general legal and administrative support to the wider conveyancing team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing.

• Experience as a Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or similar.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Confident communication and client care skills.

• The ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines.

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• £24,000-£27,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Opportunity to develop your career within a busy conveyancing environment.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.