Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Health Care Plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to support the delivery of residential property transactions under supervision. You will work closely with the lead solicitor and team to progress matters efficiently, maintain client care, and develop your legal knowledge.

Responsibilities include running files, conducting searches, drafting contracts, and liaising with clients and lenders. Flexible hybrid role with office-based days in Bury St Edmunds and occasional days from home.

Qualifications

• Relevant legal qualification or experience in residential conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing law and procedure.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to handle a busy caseload.
• Confident, professional manner and excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and case management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport is essential as office location varies.

Responsibilities

• Run residential conveyancing files under supervision with support from the lead solicitor.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records using the case management system.
• Conduct property searches, title reviews, and Land Registry documentation checks.
• Prepare and review contracts, leases, licenses, and related documents.
• Draft client correspondence tailored to each matter.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, agents, surveyors and lenders to progress transactions.
• Submit SDLT returns and Land Registry applications; respond to requisitions and post-completion formalities.
• Manage a high-volume caseload under supervision and meet deadlines.
• Attend client meetings and help develop client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the process.
• Undertake CPD activities to stay current with conveyancing law and best practice.

Skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Independent and team work

MS Office

Driving licence

Job description

Primarily working from our Bury St Edmunds offices primarily depending on the needs of clients and the team, occasional days from home.

SALARY

Competitive

START DATE

BENEFITS

Generous holiday entitlement, Health Care Plan, Life Assurance

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Support residential property transactions, efficiently progressing matters and provide excellent client service while developing your legal expertise.

DETAILS

As a Conveyancing Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of residential property transactions under supervision. Working closely with the lead solicitor and wider team, you will take responsibility for progressing matters efficiently, maintaining excellent client care, and developing your legal knowledge and practical experience.

About the Role

Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Running a residential conveyancing file under supervision, with support from the lead solicitor.
• Managing files using our case management system and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
• Conducting property searches, title reviews, and investigating Land Registry documentation.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, licences, and related legal documents.
• Drafting client correspondence and documentation tailored to individual matters.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, surveyors, and lenders to progress transactions.
• Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications; responding to requisitions and handling post-completion formalities.
• Managing a high-volume caseload under supervision and meeting key deadlines.
• Attending client meetings and contributing to the development of client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process.
• Undertaking CPD activities to stay current with conveyancing law and best practice.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A relevant legal qualification or experience in residential conveyancing.
• Solid knowledge of residential conveyancing law and procedure.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to handle a busy caseload.
• A confident, professional manner and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Competence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and legal case management systems.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential as your office location may vary each week.

Working arrangements

• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Own car essential

We’re not your typical law firm. We’re a fast-growing, broad-service practice with offices across Suffolk and London, known for delivering first-class legal advice with energy, warmth, and clarity.

Atkins Dellow is home to a down-to-earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. We combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture – collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

You’ll be joining a firm that:

• Is genuinely people-first, valuing individuals and their development
• Encourages new ideas and fresh thinking
• Invests in modern tools and processes to support better outcomes
• Offers meaningful career progression in a supportive environment

We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process.

QWE

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