Paralegal - Conveyancing

Mayo Wynne Baxter; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Wynne Baxter in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves supporting a wide range of residential property work and drafting contracts, with a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

You will work independently, manage your workload, and be comfortable liaising with clients, estate agents and other departments. The ideal candidate will have conveyancing experience, a proactive approach, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar property focussed Paralegal position.
• Ability to manage workload and when to request input.
• Excellent client service.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Support with a wide range of property work, including drafting sale contracts and submitting stamp duty land tax returns.
• Handle post-completion tasks including payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry applications.
• Attend client meetings and manage progress enquiries with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and colleagues.

Skills

Conveyancing

Paralegal experience

Client service

Organisational skills

Job description

Our friendly and approachable conveyancing team are homeowners themselves, and so fully understand what it feels like to buy or sell a house. We specialise in international property so we can help with an overseas move or holiday home purchase.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our Eastbourne team on a permanent, full-time basis. Eastbourne is one of our busiest hubs so you will get to work in a fast paced, varied environment and with a fantastic team!

Ideally you will have the ability to work independently and proven experience of working towards financial targets. You will have previous Paralegal experience working within a busy conveyancing department, having worked on complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

• To support with a wide range of property work, including but not limited to completion of initial contract packs, drafting sale contracts, submitting stamp duty land tax returns and making applications to the Land Registry for a range of Residential Property clients
• Deal with post-completion work – to include dealing with payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax, registration, discharge of mortgage and estate agents fees, service of any relevant notices, taking out any necessary indemnity policies and scheduling of Deeds
• Attending client meetings, dealing with legal reporting work and dealing with progress enquiries throughout from clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers/financial advisers and colleagues in other departments.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a similar property focussed Paralegal position.
• A positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues
• Ability to manage your workload and when to request additional input
• Ability to provide excellent client service
• A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills