Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Absolute Law Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law recruitment agency is seeking a Paralegal to join a top law firm in Guildford. The successful candidate will handle conveyancing matters, manage client communications, and maintain a busy caseload. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a conveyancing department and demonstrate effective organizational skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of conveyancing experience as a Paralegal.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Diligent and conscientious work approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle all post-exchange matters as required.
• Dealing with client queries via telephone or letter.
• Organise diary and prioritise work effectively.

Skills

Conveyancing expertise

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Job description

Absolute Law Recruitment are working with an exceptional firm in the Guildford area who are looking to appoint a Paralegal into their Conveyancing team.

Working for one of Surrey's leading law firms with a regional presence, you will handle conveyancing matters as required by the Firm and clients.

Duties to include:

• Dealing with Post Exchange matters (except for financial statements) and dealing with completions.
• To handle all work efficiently and in accordance with the firm's professional standards and client care guidelines.
• To deal effectively with client queries by telephone or by clear and detailed letter.
• To organise diary and prioritise work.
• To deal courteously and efficiently (as necessary) with estate agents and mortgagees and with solicitors/conveyancers acting in linking transactions.
• Where applicable, to agree and meet budgeted fees and profit targets.
• Registration of properties with HMLR using their online Portal.
• Submitting HMRC SDLT returns and making payment.
• Replying to enquiries on a sale.
• Reviewing replies to enquiries on a purchase (with the assistance of a fee earner if necessary on some points), reviewing and reporting on searches, corresponding with lenders.

Skills required:

• Proven experience with at least 1 years' conveyancing expertise working as a Paralegal within a busy Conveyancing department.
• Multi task and remain calm under pressure.
• Work on your own initiative as well as in a team environment.
• Organise and run a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Be diligent and conscientious in your approach to work.
• Manage a busy workload and prioritise.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

For the successful candidate there is a competitive salary on offer along with excellent benefits.

If you are interested in this position, please contact us today!

Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as an Employment Consultancy for this position.