Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to support fee earners with day-to-day management of residential property transactions and to help ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive excellent service.

You will assist with a varied caseload, progress transactions under supervision, respond to client enquiries, record information accurately, and liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to facilitate exchanges and completions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in residential conveyancing or similar legal support.
• Solid understanding of residential conveyancing processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional, proactive client care and relationship-building.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Exposure to a varied range of residential property transactions.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Progress transactions under appropriate supervision.
• Deal with client enquiries and provide regular updates on case progress.
• Take client instructions and accurately record information.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, forms, and reports.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, financial advisers, and solicitors.
• Facilitate the exchange of contracts and completion processes.
• Prepare financial statements and completion documentation.
• Complete SDLT submissions and associated conveyancing formalities.
• Prepare Certificates of Title for mortgage advance funds.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client care

Relationship building

Job description

As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will assist fee earners with the day-to-day management of residential property transactions, helping to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients receive an excellent standard of service throughout the transaction process.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters

Managing and progressing transactions under appropriate supervision

Dealing with client enquiries and providing regular updates on case progress

Taking client instructions and accurately recording information

Preparing correspondence, legal documents, forms, and reports

Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, financial advisers, and solicitors

Facilitating the exchange of contracts and completion processes

Preparing financial statements and completion documentation

Completing SDLT submissions and associated conveyancing formalities

Preparing Certificates of Title for mortgage advance funds

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

About You

A minimum of one year's experience in a residential conveyancing or similar legal support role

A good understanding of residential conveyancing procedures and transactions

Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A professional and proactive approach to client care

The confidence to build effective working relationships with clients and third parties

A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Exposure to a varied range of residential property transactions

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Clear career progression pathways

The opportunity to work as part of a successful and growing conveyancing team

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Paralegal looking to build on their conveyancing experience and progress their career within a professional and supportive residential property team.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.