Residential Conveyancing Paralegal — Flexible Hours

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Heywood invites an experienced Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal to join a busy residential conveyancing team. You will support a senior fee earner, manage a varied workload, and help progress transactions from instruction to completion.

The role offers flexible start times between 8:30am and 10:00am and finish times between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, with a salary of £25,000–£30,000 DOE for a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal is required.
• Solid understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience preparing conveyancing documentation and supporting live transactions.
• Good IT skills and experience using case management systems.
• Audio typing experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts and supporting conveyancing documentation
• Drafting transfer deeds and associated legal documents
• Preparing completion statements
• Ordering Certificates of Title
• Carrying out final searches prior to completion
• Audio typing and dictation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and third-party solicitors
• Assisting with file progression from instruction through to completion
• Ensuring case management systems and files are maintained accurately
• Providing comprehensive support to a senior fee earner on a busy caseload
• Assisting with general conveyancing administration as required

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Audio typing

Client care

Tools

Case management systems

Audio typing software

Job description

Reed in Heywood invites an experienced Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal to join a busy residential conveyancing team. You will support a senior fee earner, manage a varied workload, and help progress transactions from instruction to completion.

The role offers flexible start times between 8:30am and 10:00am and finish times between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, with a salary of £25,000–£30,000 DOE for a full-time, permanent position.