Paralegal - Post Completions Conveyancing

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Confidential in Canary Wharf, London is seeking a Paralegal to join its Post Completion Conveyancing team on a hybrid basis. The role requires at least 6 months' conveyancing or post completion experience and offers a 25,000 - 28,000 salary.

You will be part of a busy team of around 30, led by a Partner with over 20 years' experience, supporting junior lawyers and developing expertise in residential property and post completion tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing, post completion or residential property is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit SDLT returns.
• Deal with Land Registry applications and requisitions.
• Manage post completion checklists and file progression.
• Ensure all post completion deadlines are monitored and met.
• Review completion documents and confirm all required information is received.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, solicitors, managing agents and third parties.
• Update case management systems accurately.
• Assist fee earners with follow-up matters after completion.

Skills

Post completion conveyancing

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Paralegal - Post Completion Conveyancing

Canary Wharf, London

25,000 - 28,000

Hybrid working: 1 day from home, 4 days in the office

A well-established and growing law firm based in Canary Wharf is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join its busy Post Completion Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with at least 6 months' conveyancing or post completion experience to join a dynamic, supportive and highly experienced property team.

The successful Paralegal will become part of a thriving team of around 30 people, led by a long-standing Partner with over 20 years' experience. The team has built a strong reputation for its quality of work, collaborative environment and ability to support junior legal professionals as they develop their technical knowledge within residential property.

This Paralegal role will focus on post completion conveyancing matters, ensuring files are progressed efficiently following completion and that all required registrations, submissions and follow-up work are handled accurately and within deadlines. The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and confident working in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Paralegal's role

The successful Paralegal will support the conveyancing team across a range of post completion tasks, including:

• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
• Dealing with Land Registry applications and requisitions
• Managing post completion checklists and file progression
• Ensuring all post completion deadlines are monitored and met
• Reviewing completion documents and ensuring all required information is received
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors, managing agents and third parties
• Updating case management systems accurately
• Handling administrative tasks relating to completed conveyancing files
• Assisting fee earners with follow-up matters after completion
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance and client care

The Paralegal

The successful Paralegal will ideally have:

• At least 6 months' experience within conveyancing, post completion or residential property
• Previous experience with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy legal environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and reliable approach
• Confidence using case management systems
• A genuine interest in developing within residential property law

In Return

• 25,000 salary
• Hybrid working, 1 day from home and 4 days in the Canary Wharf office
• Strong benefits and employee perks package
• Supportive team of around 30 people
• Leadership from a highly experienced Partner with over 20 years' experience
• Excellent training and development
• Modern Canary Wharf office location
• Collaborative, friendly and dynamic working environment
• Opportunity to build strong technical experience in post completion conveyancing

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal looking to develop their conveyancing experience within a growing, modern and supportive London law firm.

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