Conveyancing Paralegal

Your main role is to support and assist the Partners, Department Heads and fee earners with all aspects of their work. You will already have at least 2 years’ experience of:

• Managing a small case load of client files including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Taking instructions from clients and preparing detailed attendance notes
• Preparing and reviewing contracts and supporting title documentation
• Initiating and reviewing searches
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries
• Drafting of documents, letters and reports
• Preparing and updating completion statements
• Processing exchange of contracts and post completion documentation
• Preparing and submitting SDLT forms
• Recording time and working towards individual, department and Firm billing targets
• Communicating effectively and confidently with clients, external solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
• Administrative duties, including taking phone calls, answering routine correspondence, conducting file reviews, diary management, archiving and filing
• Occasional networking and business development activities and assisting with the growth and development of the department
• Supervising junior members of staff where appropriate
• Meeting deadlines and ensuring the highest standard of client care and Lexcel compliance
• Understanding and adhering to the CQS Protocol and CML Handbook.

We are keen to speak with applicants who:

• Are confident, self-motivated and able to organise their own work with minimal supervision
• Cope effectively in demanding circumstances
• Have good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work
• Demonstrate persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives
• Pay attention to detail and quality of work
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving working practices and supports the firm’s expansion plans
• Are approachable and can build and maintain working relationships with others
• Operate effectively as part of a team
• Are willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure quality service delivery.

If you’re looking for a role that will unlock new opportunities and offer career progression, then look no further. For candidates with a qualifying law degree and LPC and a minimum of two-three years’ experience in residential conveyancing, a training contract can be considered after successful completion of a six month probation period, subject to having achieved the required standard of performance. For candidates with a minimum of two-three years’ experience in residential conveyancing considering the licensed conveyancer or Cilex route, we will consider sponsoring this qualification after successful completion of a six month probation period and subject to them having achieved the required standard.