Paralegal - Conveyancing - Rustington

GWCA; Rustington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Birthday day off

Eye care scheme

Health care

Christmas shutdown

Long service awards

Job summary

GWCA Solicitors in Rustington seeks a Conveyancing Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years in conveyancing. The role covers client file management, purchase and sale transactions, and post-completion duties, including AML checks and liaising with clients and lenders.

Bring experience in drafting, title checks, and liaising with mortgage lenders. The firm offers opportunities for growth within a supportive legal team and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Conveyancing as an experienced Paralegal.
• Experience in client liaison, file management, and AML checks.

Responsibilities

• Client File Management: Open and maintain conveyancing files, obtain IDs and AML checks, liaise with clients and agents, keep clients updated.
• Property Sale Transactions: Prepare contracts, obtain title documents, review TA forms, respond to buyer's enquiries, arrange signing and completion.
• Property Purchase Transactions: Review draft contracts and titles, order and review searches (LA, Water, Chancel where relevant), raise enquiries, report mortgage issues.
• Exchange and Completion: Prepare completion statements, coordinate exchange of contracts, transfer funds, confirm completion.
• Post-Completion Work: Submit SDLT returns, register ownership changes, chase outstanding documents and registrations.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Legal administration

AML checks

Job description

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 aConveyancing Paralegal for our Rustingtonoffice.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in Conveyancing as an experienced Paralegal.

The role will include:

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
• 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.

Post-Completion Work

Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.

Register ownership changes with HM Land Registry.

Chase outstanding documents and registrations.

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