Paralegal - Conveyancing

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

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal in Barnsley to support a busy residential conveyancing team. You will assist with day-to-day files, help fee earners from instruction to completion, and ensure matters progress accurately.

The role suits someone with residential conveyancing experience who wants to develop in a fast-paced environment, with a clear path for career progression and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with 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 deadlines are met.
• Providing general legal and administrative support to the wider conveyancing team.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Paralegal

Client care

Time management

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.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within Residential Conveyancing, we'd love to hear from you.

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.