Conveyancing Paralegal

My client is recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.

This is an opportunity to manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters under the supervision of a Conveyancing Property Lawyer, while supporting the wider team with the progression of transactions from initial instruction through to completion.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of residential sales, purchases, transfers of title, new builds, discharges and remortgages.
• Taking instructions from Conveyancing Property Lawyers and progressing matters under supervision.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout transactions.
• Preparing and issuing draft contract packages.
• Reviewing contract packs, searches and mortgage offers, identifying and raising enquiries where required.
• Assisting with the preparation and handling of enquiries.
• Preparing reports to clients covering contracts, title, mortgage offers and searches.
• Preparing transfer deeds and dealing with replies to requisitions.
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax forms for client approval.
• Completing post completion work, including Land Registry applications and relevant tax returns and payments.
• Updating referrers, agents and relevant websites and portals.
• Managing daily tasks through LMS and Lender Exchange.
• Dealing with credit and debit ledger balances.

The Candidate

• Have proven experience in residential conveyancing.
• Be confident managing your own workload and caseload under appropriate supervision.
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Be able to prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
• Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a conveyancing team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop within an established Conveyancing team.
• Responsibility for managing a varied caseload.
• Support and supervision from experienced Conveyancing Property Lawyers.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful