Mallory Pryce
Residential Property Paralegal
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We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Paralegal to join our client's busy property team on a hybrid basis in Beaconsfield. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal support on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, assisting fee-earners and ensuring efficient progression of transactions from client intake through to post-completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide paralegal support on residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters; assist fee-earners in managing a personal allocation of matters to agreed timescales and service standards.
- Carry out client care and anti-money laundering (AML) checks at intake and throughout the matter; open, maintain, and close files in accordance with firm policies and SRA requirements to ensure matter records are audit-ready and compliant.
- Prepare, format, and proofread conveyancing documentation including client letters, contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage deeds, SDLT returns, completion statements, and Land Registry forms; ensure accuracy and consistency with firm precedents and templates.
- Order and review searches, collate title documents, and assist with investigation of title; raise routine enquiries and escalate complex title or legal issues to fee-earners promptly.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, local authorities, and other third parties to obtain information, update on progress, and manage expectations through clear and timely communication.
- Support completion and post-completion procedures including preparing completion funds, issuing completion statements, lodging deeds and applications at the Land Registry, and assisting with registration or discharge of charges.
- Maintain accurate records of time, disbursements, and client billing information; assist with cost estimates, fee administration, and billing queries to support the commercial performance of the team.
- Use and maintain case management and document management systems by updating matter records, scanning and indexing documents, and ensuring version control of precedents and templates.
- Contribute to team efficiency and continuous improvement by suggesting process improvements, adopting digital workflows, and sharing best practice with colleagues.
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Key Skills and Experience Required:
- At least 1 year of experience in a legal support role within residential conveyancing or property teams, or equivalent administrative experience in a legal services environment; experience working alongside solicitors or legal executives is desirable.
- Good technical understanding of residential conveyancing processes including Land Registry practice, SDLT, leases, and standard conveyancing documentation; ability to handle straightforward and routine aspects of transactions accurately.
- Strong administrative and document production skills with excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written English; accurate proofreading and formatting are essential.
- Familiarity with client care and AML procedures and an understanding of file-opening, maintenance, and closing requirements to ensure regulatory compliance; willingness to develop technical knowledge further.
- Proficiency with case management and document management systems and confident use of Microsoft Office; ability to adopt and promote digital tools and workflows.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while escalating issues appropriately.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional telephone manner and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
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