Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Glu Recruit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice in Sheffield is looking for a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to assist fee earners on varied property transactions. The role involves managing client enquiries and preparing essential documentation, providing excellent opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience in conveyancing and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive team environment and a hybrid working model after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar conveyancing role.
• Good understanding and knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Deal with client enquiries, provide updates and take instructions.
• Manage and progress transactions under supervision.
• Prepare correspondence, forms and documents in accordance with instructions.
• Facilitate the exchange of contracts and prepare related documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and SDLT submissions.
• Prepare certificates for title for advance funds.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Salary: £25,000-£29,000 per annum

Location: Sheffield

Working pattern: Office based during probation, hybrid option thereafter

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing department. They are one of the leading practices in the region, who have built an enviable reputation for forging successful professional relationships and providing exceptional client care. The overall purpose of the role is to assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including dealing with client enquiries, providing updates and taking instructions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and successful team, with the opportunity to gain experience in varied and detailed transactions. Excellent development, training and career progression is on offer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and progressing transactions, under supervision and will be proficient in preparing correspondence, forms and documents in accordance with instructions. Other duties will involve facilitating the exchange of contracts and preparing financial statements, SDLT submissions as well as certificates for title for advance funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Deal with client enquiries, provide updates and take instructions.
• Manage and progress transactions under supervision.
• Prepare correspondence, forms and documents in accordance with instructions.
• Facilitate the exchange of contracts and prepare related documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and SDLT submissions.
• Prepare certificates for title for advance funds.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar conveyancing role and a good understanding and knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures is essential.
• Demonstrable exemplary client care and communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally and proactively with clients, estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other legal parties to transactions.