Mallory Pryce
Conveyancing Paralegal
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Conveyancing Paralegal
We are seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our client's busy, client-focused property team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive paralegal support across a varied residential property caseload, deliver excellent client care, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm procedures, and contribute to efficient team workflows.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of conveyancing matters including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold work, and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Progress residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, working under the supervision of fee earners and ensuring timely progression and clear communication with clients and third parties.
- Carry out client identity checks and support anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit-ready case files in line with firm procedures.
- Open and maintain electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support fee earners and enable effective file reviews.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations professionally.
- Prepare routine correspondence, client engagement letters, contract packs and standard documentation using firm precedents, checking for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and check basic completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
- Respond to routine client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners promptly and keeping clients informed of progress.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying administrative and procedural efficiencies, contributing to precedent updates and assisting with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow tools.
- Provide support and mentoring to more junior colleagues where required, sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction and training activities.
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Key Skills and Experience Required:
- Previous experience in a conveyancing or residential property paralegal/assistant role within a law firm or conveyancing practice, handling common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters).
- Good understanding of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT returns and leasehold documentation.
- Familiarity with AML and client identification requirements and demonstrable experience maintaining audit-ready files and compliance documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
- Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused with a willingness to develop technical knowledge, embrace new systems and support team improvements.
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Benefits and Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working model with a mix of office and remote working as agreed with the team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Access to training and development to support career progression within the property team.
- Supportive, client-focused environment that values continuous improvement and collaborative working.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience and eligibility to work in the UK. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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