Paralegal - Conveyancing - Rustington

GWCA Solicitors; Rustington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday (rising to 25 days)

Birthday Day off

Eye Care scheme

Health Care

Christmas shutdown

Long Service Awards

Job summary

GWCA Solicitors in Rustington is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team. You will manage client files, liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors, and assist with both sale and purchase transactions under supervision.

This in-person, full-time role involves handling AML checks, drafting and reviewing documents, coordinating exchanges and completions, and ensuring timely updates to clients throughout the conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• Client File Management: Open and maintain conveyancing files; Obtain identification documents and complete AML checks; Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors; Keep clients updated on transaction progress.

Job description

Paralegal - Conveyancing - Rustington

Rustington, West Sussex

Full-time 35 hours per week – in person

GWCA Solicitors provide legal services for individuals and businesses, with offices in Arundel, Broadwater, Goring, Hove, Lancing, Rustington, Steyning and Worthing.

We take pride in always offering a professional service.

We currently have a position for a Conveyancing Paralegal for our Rustington office.

Roles And Responsibilities

Client File Management

• Open and maintain conveyancing files.
• Obtain identification documents and complete anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Keep clients updated on transaction progress.

Property Sale Transactions

• Prepare contract packs.
• Obtain title documents from HM Land Registry.
• Review property information forms (TA6, TA10, TA7 where applicable).
• Respond to enquiries raised by buyers' solicitors.
• Arrange document signing and completion requirements.

Property Purchase Transactions

• Review draft contracts and title documentation.
• Order and review property searches, including:
  • Local Authority Searches
  • Environmental Searches
  • Water & Drainage Searches
  • Chancel Repair Searches (where relevant)
• Raise enquiries with the seller's solicitor.
• Review mortgage offers and report any issues to the supervising solicitor.
• Prepare reports for clients on the property and search results.

Exchange and Completion

• Prepare completion statements.
• Arrange transfer of funds.
• Coordinate exchange of contracts.
• Confirm completion with all parties.
• Handle post-completion administration.

Post-Completion Work

• Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Register ownership changes with HM Land Registry.
• Register legal charges (mortgages).
• Chase outstanding documents and registrations.

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday (rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service)
• Birthday Day off
• Eye Care scheme
• Health Care
• Christmas shutdown
• Long Service Awards

At GWCA we are always looking for the best people to aspire to succeed, whilst doing right by the client and the business.

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 17:00

The Estate Office

London Road

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9AS

01903 881122

Broadwater

72 - 76 Broadwater Street West

Worthing

BN14 9DH

01903 235 002

Goring

4 - 5 Aldsworth Parade

Goring-By-Sea

West Sussex

BN12 4UA

01903 502 155

Hove

29 Boundary Road

Hove

East Sussex

BN3 4EF

01273 253500

Lancing

47 - 49 North Road

Lancing

BN15 9AS

01903 765 991

Rustington

Churchill Court

112 The Street

Rustington

West Sussex

BN16 3DA

01903 774131

Steyning

62 High Street

Steyning

West Sussex

BN44 3RD

01903 814190

Worthing

13/14 Liverpool Terrace

Worthing

West Sussex

BN11 1TQ

01903 234064

GWCA Solicitors is a trading name of Green Wright Chalton Annis who are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No 205902.