Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Wilson Browne Solicitors; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team in Kettering. This role demands expertise in managing paperwork and client interactions, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in residential conveyancing. The firm offers excellent development opportunities, including SQE training support, along with a range of benefits like increased holiday entitlement and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing to 28

Death in service benefit

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Professional development opportunities

Discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a busy residential property team.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritize effectively.
• Previous residential conveyancing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior conveyancer.
• Manage initial paperwork and issuing draft contracts.
• Deal directly with clients, estate agents, and lenders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Business development skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors…

We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.

Tell me more about the role…

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team, based at our Kettering office. This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant will have experience of working within a busy residential property team. You will also be IT literate and committed, with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a senior conveyancer
• Dealing with initial paperwork
• Issuing draft contracts
• Dealing with enquiries and managing sale files
• Ordering and checking routine property searches
• Experience of title checking preferred but not essential
• Setting up matters for completion.
• General administration.
• Checking mortgage offers
• Dealing directly with clients, estate agents and lenders.
• Supporting other members of the team whenever possible
• Post completion.

Requirements

You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Previous residential conveyancing experience and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent business development skills are desirable, as well as strong organisational skills.

At Wilson Browne Solicitors we believe in training and supporting our staff. This role can, for the right candidate, attract full funding (terms apply) from Wilson Browne to progress your career with SQE training.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday, increasing by 1 day each year to a total of 28 days.
• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
• Paid volunteer leave.
• Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme