Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Avocet Legal Careers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal practice in Plymouth seeks a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to manage property transactions in a supportive environment. The role offers a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and great opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays

Extended Christmas break

Comprehensive company pension scheme

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Law graduate or at least 1 year of experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Experience with property searches and Land Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing residential property transactions.
• Prepare and review contract documentation.
• Coordinate completion arrangements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or minimum 1 year's experience in Residential Conveyancing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is excited to present this fantastic opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Plymouth.

This is an excellent chance to develop your legal career within a supportive, friendly environment whilst working on engaging residential property and conveyancing matters.

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering practical, jargon-free legal advice throughout Plymouth and South West England.

They pride themselves on providing exceptional client service through their professional team of solicitors and legal executives who are known for being friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and dynamic Residential Property Department as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, supporting experienced conveyancers with the day-to-day management of residential property transactions from instruction to completion. Based in their modern Plymouth city centre offices, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional conveyancing services to a diverse client base.

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Responsibilities

• Assist conveyancers with residential property transactions from instruction to completion
• Prepare and review contract documentation, including drafting enquiries and reviewing replies
• Conduct property searches including local authority, environmental, and water searches
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors throughout the conveyancing process
• Handle exchange of contracts procedures and coordinate completion arrangements
• Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and Land Registry applications
• Review Title Deeds and official copy entries with attention to detail
• Maintain accurate file records in accordance with firm procedures and SRA requirements
• Provide regular updates to clients on transaction progress

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Requirements

• A law graduate or someone with a minimum of 1 year's experience in Residential Conveyancing or residential property
• Ideally experience communicating professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other legal professionals
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Experience with property searches, Land Registry procedures, and SDLT submissions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient user knowledge of IT packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst maintaining individual accountability
• Professional approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £23k - £25k DOE
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year plus public holidays
• Extended Christmas break providing excellent work-life balance
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Excellent progression and training opportunities
• Plus SO much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal with a genuine passion for residential property law and conveyancing. You will have proven experience managing residential property transactions and demonstrate excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple files simultaneously whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Ready to advance your legal career with this excellent opportunity?

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dani at Avocet Legal Careers:

01392 642073

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Our client is an equal-opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.