Paralegal - Conveyancing - Worthing

GWCA; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; 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 are inviting applications for a Conveyancing Paralegal based at our Worthing head office. We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years' experience in conveyancing to handle client files from inception to completion.

You will manage client communications, prepare contract packs, order and review searches, liaise with solicitors and lenders, and assist with post-completion tasks. This role offers stable progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Conveyancing as a Paralegal.
• Experience in client file management, AML checks, and liaising with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Ability to prepare contracts, searches and post-completion tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain conveyancing files.
• Obtain identification documents and complete AML checks.
• Liaise with clients, agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors; keep clients updated.

Skills

Conveyancing

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 Worthing head office.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

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