Conveyancing Paralegal

Job Description

Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant / Residential Property Paralegal

Department: Property Law (Residential Conveyancing)

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Reporting Line: Senior Conveyancer / Head of Department

Hours: Full-time

The Opportunity

An established legal practice is looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join its busy residential property team. This position offers the chance to be closely involved in a broad range of property transactions, supporting senior fee earners while also taking ownership of key elements of the conveyancing process.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to fee earners handling residential property matters from instruction through to post-completion
• Assist with a range of transactions including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and equity transfers
• Take clear and accurate client instructions, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Prepare, check, and manage legal documentation and correspondence in line with firm procedures
• Carry out property searches, title investigations, and contract reviews as part of the due diligence process
• Communicate effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents, solicitors, and third parties to facilitate smooth progress of transactions
• Review lender requirements and ensure all conditions are met in accordance with instructions
• Submit applications to the Land Registry and handle SDLT filings within required deadlines
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure all case management systems are consistently updated
• Respond to client queries promptly, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Support wider administrative functions within the department as required

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in a residential conveyancing support role
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end conveyancing process
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and workload management
• Good working knowledge of relevant conveyancing regulations and procedures

Desirable Attributes

• Formal legal training or qualifications (e.g. Law degree, CILEX or equivalent)
• Experience using case management systems such as LEAP, Actionstep, or similar platforms

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive legal environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of residential property matters
• Stable, office-based role within a growing team

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