Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

The Commercial Law Practice; Dorchester; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company pension

On-site parking

Descrizione del lavoro

FQPS Academy Ltd. in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Conveyancing Paralegal/Assistant to support a residential conveyancer. You will help manage property transactions from start to finish, prepare documents, and liaise with clients and solicitors.

The role requires strong organisations, attention to detail, and familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook. On-site parking and a company pension are provided as part of a supportive team environment in a busy residential practice.

Competenze

• Understanding of the conveyancing process with experience in a residential conveyancing department.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for documentation and correspondence.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of IT systems related to conveyancing processes.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate documentation and compliance.

Mansioni

• Assist conveyancers in managing property transactions from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and organise legal documents ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Issue contracts on sales, respond to sale inquiries, report on mortgage offers, and report on property searches.
• Maintain up-to-date records and files electronically and in hard copy.
• Communicate with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other stakeholders for updates and information.

Conoscenze

Conveyancing knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

MS Office

English communication

IT systems

Attention to detail

Strumenti

Word

Excel

Outlook

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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Conveyancing Paralegal/Assistant to support a residential conveyancer. This role is essential in supporting our conveyancing department by ensuring smooth and efficient processing of property transactions. The ideal candidate will be from a conveyancing department background,possess strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be able to hit the ground running, assisting conveyancers in managing property transactions from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and organise legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• The ideal candidate will be competent to issue contracts on sales, reply to sale enquiries, report on mortgage offers, submit and report on property searches.
• Maintain up-to‑date records and files for all transactions, both electronically and in hard copy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other stakeholders to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Utilise IT systems to manage case files, including the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and correspondence.
• Conduct research as required to support the conveyancing process.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and summaries for clients and senior staff.

Skills

• An understanding of the conveyancing process with previous experience within a residential conveyancing department
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
• A good understanding of IT systems related to conveyancing processes is advantageous.
• Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy in documentation and compliance with legal standards.

If you have a strong background in conveyancing and are passionate about property law and eager to develop your career within a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Conveyancing Paralegal

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• On-site parking

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