Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Eventus Recruitment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Life insurance

Mental Health First Aider

Medical cash plan

Contractual sick pay

Company pension

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal for a full‑time, permanent, office‑based role within a supportive team. You will progress sale transactions under supervision and assist fee earners across a varied property caseload.

Salary is up to £32,000 with 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 with service), bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday, plus a medical cash plan and life insurance worth twice your salary.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a comparable residential conveyancing position.
• Sound understanding of residential conveyancing procedures, particularly sale and purchase transactions.
• Excellent client care skills and a proactive communication approach.
• Confidence liaising with clients and third parties involved in property transactions.
• Strong written communication and accuracy in documents and correspondence.
• Ability to organise work and progress several matters at different stages.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners across a varied caseload of residential property transactions
• Managing and progressing residential sale matters under supervision
• Assisting with progression of residential purchase transactions
• Taking instructions and responding to client enquiries throughout the conveyancing process
• Keeping clients, estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other parties informed of progress
• Preparing correspondence, forms and legal documents per instructions
• Submitting post-completion registration applications to HM Land Registry

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

File progression

Liaising with third parties

Attention to detail

Organisation

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based job within a supportive and successful Residential Conveyancing team, offering the opportunity to progress sale transactions under supervision and support fee earners across a varied property caseload. The salary is up to £32,000 and includes 26 days of annual leave, rising to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday, alongside a medical cash plan and life insurance worth twice your salary.

Role Responsibilities

The Residential Conveyancing Paralegal will play an important part in maintaining the smooth progression of property transactions and delivering attentive client service. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting fee earners across a varied caseload of residential property transactions
• Managing and progressing residential sale matters under supervision
• Assisting with the progression of residential purchase transactions
• Taking instructions and responding to client enquiries throughout the conveyancing process
• Keeping clients, estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other legal parties informed of progress
• Preparing correspondence, forms and legal documents in accordance with instructions
• Submitting post-completion registration applications to HM Land Registry

Skills and Experience Required

This position would suit an established Residential Conveyancing Paralegal with the practical experience to manage sale transactions with appropriate supervision. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• At least 5 years' experience in a comparable residential conveyancing position
• A sound understanding of residential conveyancing procedures, particularly sale and purchase transactions
• Excellent client care skills and a professional, proactive approach to communication
• Confidence liaising with clients and third parties involved in property transactions
• Strong written communication skills and accuracy when preparing legal documents and correspondence
• The ability to organise work effectively and support the progression of several matters at different stages

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a generous annual leave entitlement and a package of benefits supporting employee wellbeing and financial security. The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal will also benefit from:

• Salary up to £32,000 per annum
• 26 days of annual leave, rising to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Christmas office closure
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Life insurance providing cover equivalent to twice your salary
• Access to a Mental Health First Aider
• Medical cash plan scheme
• Contractual sick pay entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Full-time, permanent, office-based working in Wakefield, with attendance at other offices for client appointments when required.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a long-standing Yorkshire law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses across a range of practice areas. The firm holds the Lexcel Quality Mark and is a member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. It places a strong emphasis on client care, collaborative working and supporting employees in their professional development.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.