Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Legal Southwest; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Tiverton is seeking a motivated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal. The role involves supporting residential property transactions, handling documentation, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in residential conveyancing, strong organisational skills, and effective communication abilities. This is a full-time, permanent position offering professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential conveyancing setting preferred.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion.
• Prepare draft contract packs and manage documentation.
• Handle enquiries from various stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT capability

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case-management systems

Job description

Location: Tiverton
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established and respected regional law firm seeking a motivated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy Tiverton office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in residential property law to further develop their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the smooth running of the residential property department, including:

• Assisting with the full lifecycle of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing draft contract packs and ensuring all necessary documentation is gathered for each property matter.
• Handling enquiries from clients, estate agents, solicitors and other stakeholders, providing clear and timely responses.
• Ordering and reviewing property searches, obtaining Land Registry documents and managing other pre-contract checks.
• Preparing completion statements, handling financial elements of transactions and liaising with mortgage lenders where required.
• Coordinating exchange and completion, keeping all parties updated throughout the process.
• Managing post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Drafting correspondence, maintaining accurate records and managing files using case-management software.
• Providing general administrative support to the department, including document production and, where required, occasional reception cover.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with compliance, regulatory and data‑protection requirements.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a residential conveyancing setting, ideally in a fee‑earning or assistant capacity.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to document preparation and file management.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional and client‑focused attitude.
• Good IT capability, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and case‑management systems.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a reputable and supportive team within a thriving residential property department.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A friendly working environment in the Tiverton office.

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