Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Eventus Recruitment Group; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual development and training plan

Pension discounts on services

Discretionary Christmas closure

Wellbeing activities & social events

Job summary

Eventus Legal is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a growing regional law firm in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This full-time, permanent role offers a guideline salary of £28,000 to £30,000, with hybrid working consisting of two days per week remotely from home, and an annual development and training plan.

You will join a team that keeps workloads manageable, enabling you to deliver a personal service and build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a residential conveyancing paralegal supporting fee earners on residential property transactions.
• Clear communication skills and a personable approach to client care.
• The organisation and attention to detail needed to manage competing deadlines accurately.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office, alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the conveyancer with residential conveyancing matters and maintaining accurate file records and accounts.
• Keeping clients informed by telephone and email, responding to enquiries and helping transactions progress.
• Reviewing title and property documents, preparing contract packs and undertaking relevant research.
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications.
• Using the paperless case management system to organise correspondence and documents.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Case management systems

Independent worker

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a growing regional law firm in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a guideline salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, hybrid working with two days working remotely from home each week, and an annual development and training plan. You will join a team that keeps workloads manageable, giving you time to deliver a personal service and build lasting client relationships.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the conveyancer with residential conveyancing matters and maintaining accurate file records and accounts.
• Keeping clients informed by telephone and email, responding to enquiries and helping transactions progress.
• Reviewing title and property documents, preparing contract packs and undertaking relevant research.
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications.
• Using the paperless case management system to organise correspondence and documents.

Person Specification

This opportunity would suit an experienced residential conveyancing paralegal in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire who can take responsibility for their work with a good degree of autonomy. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience as a residential conveyancing paralegal supporting fee earners on residential property transactions.
• Clear communication skills and a personable approach to client care.
• The organisation and attention to detail needed to manage competing deadlines accurately.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office, alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits and Rewards

Our client combines hybrid working with investment in your professional development. The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal will benefit from:

• A guideline salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with two days working remotely from home each week.
• An annual personal development and training plan, with study leave for employees.
• Potential access to formal qualification training following successful completion of probation.
• A contributory pension scheme and discounts on legal services.
• A discretionary office closure over Christmas, with holiday entitlement enhanced according to length of service.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sickness pay according to length of service.
• Wellbeing activities and staff social events.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a highly reputable and long standing regional law firm with an established residential property practice. Its approach centres on personal client service, supported by modern technology and close working relationships within small teams. Repeat instructions and professional referrals provide a strong source of work, and the firm is recruiting to support continued demand while maintaining manageable workloads across the conveyancing department.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.