Residential Property / Conveyancing Paralegal

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal for our client in Richmond, Surrey. This permanent, full-time role supports the Property team in progressing transactions from instruction through exchange, completion and post-completion.

You will work closely with fee earners, handling file opening, AML checks, drafting, searches, title enquiries and SDLT returns, while developing greater technical knowledge and responsibility in a busy UK Legal Practice.

Qualifications

• Recent Residential Conveyancing experience within a UK Legal Practice.
• Exposure to freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Experience supporting matters through multiple stages of the Conveyancing process.
• Knowledge of AML and client onboarding requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Opening files and preparing client-care documentation
• Completing AML, identity and source-of-funds checks
• Supporting freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Preparing draft contract packs and routine Conveyancing documents
• Ordering searches and reviewing results
• Assisting with title investigation and enquiries
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other Solicitors
• Supporting exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with SDLT Returns and Land Registry applications
• Responding to post-completion requirements and requisitions
• Maintaining accurate and compliant matter records

Skills

Residential Conveyancing experience

Freehold & leasehold transactions

AML & client onboarding

Multi-stage conveyancing process

Strong written/verbal communication

Organization & attention to detail

Deadline management

Legal case-management systems

Professional & client-focused

Richmond office commute ability

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Richmond, Surrey
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Working pattern: Office-based
Sector: UK Legal Practice

The Opportunity

An established law firm in Richmond is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy Property team.

Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will help progress Residential Property transactions from initial instruction through exchange, completion and post-completion.

This role would suit an organised and client-focused Paralegal who has recent Conveyancing experience within a UK Legal Practice and is looking to develop greater technical knowledge and responsibility.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Opening files and preparing client-care documentation
• Completing AML, identity and source-of-funds checks
• Supporting freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Preparing draft contract packs and routine Conveyancing documents
• Ordering searches and reviewing results
• Assisting with title investigation and enquiries
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other Solicitors
• Supporting exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with SDLT Returns and Land Registry applications
• Responding to post-completion requirements and requisitions
• Maintaining accurate and compliant matter records

About You

You should ideally have:

• Recent Residential Conveyancing experience within a UK Legal Practice
• Practical exposure to freehold and leasehold transactions
• Experience supporting matters through multiple stages of the Conveyancing process
• Knowledge of AML and client-onboarding requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence managing competing deadlines
• Experience using legal case-management systems
• A professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to work full-time from the Richmond office

Applications may also be considered from experienced Conveyancing Assistants who can demonstrate relevant Property experience and the ability to progress matters effectively under supervision.

Salary and Benefits

The opportunity offers:

• £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience and technical capability
• Direct experience across Residential Property transactions
• Support from experienced Property lawyers
• Exposure to freehold and leasehold work
• Increasing responsibility as experience develops
• Long-term professional development
• A collaborative office-based working environment

The complete benefits package will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Location

The role is based full-time in the firm’s Richmond, Surrey office.

Applicants should confirm:

• Their current location or area of residence
• Their ability to commute reliably to Richmond
• Their salary expectations
• Their notice period