Paralegal - Conveyancing - Worthing

GWCA Solicitors; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal for their Worthing head office. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, in-person at Worthing, West Sussex.

You will handle client files across sale, purchase, exchange and post-completion stages, liaising with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors to ensure smooth transactions and timely updates. The position offers a structured environment within a local legal practice with multiple offices, and opportunities to develop expertise in

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Review draft contracts and title documentation.
• Order and review property searches (Local Authority, Environmental, Water & Drainage, Chancel Repair).
• Raise enquiries with the seller's solicitor.
• Review mortgage offers and report issues to the supervising solicitor.
• Prepare reports for clients on property and search results.
• Prepare completion statements.
• Arrange transfer of funds.
• Coordinate exchange of contracts.
• Confirm completion with all parties.
• Handle post-completion administration.
• Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Register ownership changes with HM Land Registry.
• Register legal charges (mortgages).
• Chase outstanding documents and registrations.

Job description

Paralegal - Conveyancing - Worthing

Full-time 35 hours per week – in person

Worthing, West Sussex

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 Worthing head 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

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 17:00