Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Tsr Legal; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Gloucester is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy property team. You will assist with a varied caseload of residential transactions and support fee earners throughout the conveyancing process.

You will progress your own delegated caseload under supervision, liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders, and ensuring clients receive excellent service while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing processes.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Excellent communication with clients and third parties.
• Strong organisational and deadline-driven approach.
• Proactive and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Progress delegated caseload of residential sales and purchases.
• Support fee earners throughout the conveyancing process.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors.
• Prepare and issue draft contract packages.
• Review contract packs, searches and mortgage offers.
• Raise and respond to enquiries.
• Prepare reports to clients covering contracts, title and searches.
• Prepare transfer deeds and respond to requisitions.
• Prepare SDLT and LTT forms for client approval.
• Handle post-completion matters including Land Registry applications.
• Keep clients and introducers updated on progress.
• Manage daily tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Communication with clients

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Gloucester who are looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy and growing property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and organised Paralegal looking to develop their experience within residential conveyancing, working alongside experienced property lawyers in a supportive and professional environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with a varied caseload of residential property transactions, supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process and ensuring clients receive an excellent level of service.

The Role

Working under the supervision of an experienced Conveyancing Property Lawyer, you will take responsibility for progressing your own delegated caseload of residential sales and purchases, alongside supporting the wider conveyancing team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with residential sales, purchases, transfers of title, new-build transactions, remortgages and discharges.
• Taking instructions from fee earners and progressing matters through the conveyancing process.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout transactions.
• Preparing and issuing draft contract packages.
• Reviewing contract packs, searches and mortgage offers.
• Assisting with raising and responding to enquiries.
• Preparing reports to clients covering contracts, title, mortgage offers and searches.
• Preparing transfer deeds and dealing with replies to requisitions.
• Preparing SDLT and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) forms for client approval.
• Handling post-completion matters, including Land Registry applications and relevant tax returns.
• Keeping clients, introducers and relevant parties updated on transaction progress.
• Managing daily tasks and ensuring files progress efficiently and within deadlines.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing department.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience assisting with sales, purchases and remortgage transactions.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
• The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work to deadlines.

You will be someone who takes pride in delivering excellent client service, enjoys working in a busy environment and is keen to further develop your knowledge and career within residential property.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join an established conveyancing team where you will gain valuable exposure to a broad range of residential property matters.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced property lawyers, develop your technical knowledge and take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Interested?

If you are currently working as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal or have previous experience within a property team and are looking for your next opportunity, please contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal : 02920 388100 / [e-mail]

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.