Job Description
Conveyancing Paralegal – Leeds
A well-established residential conveyancing team is looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to support a busy and highly regarded Real Estate practice. This opportunity would suit someone seeking a new challenge in a transactional role where fee-earning experience is highly desirable.
The Role:
This position sits within a small but busy residential conveyancing team and focuses heavily on sales transactions.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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- Handling sales enquiries and residential conveyancing transactions (this is a core part of the role, so proven transactional experience is essential)
- Managing files from inception through to post-completion, including matter opening, data input, file reviews and closures
- Preparing standard engagement letters and contract documentation
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and other third parties
- Requesting searches, redemption statements, deeds and information from the Land Registry, search providers and lenders
- Drafting transfer deeds and replies to pre-completion requisitions
- Preparing matters for completion and assisting with completions
- Post-completion work including Land Registry registrations, serving notices on managing agents or landlords and dealing with requisitions (preferred but not essential)
- Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns to HMRC
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About You:
My client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant who is ideally operating in a fee-earning capacity or has strong exposure to fee-earning work. You should be comfortable supporting residential conveyancing matters from start to finish, with a particular emphasis on transactional work. Experience in post-completion is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
You will be motivated, commercially aware and able to manage a busy workload while remaining calm under pressure. The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team is essential.
Location & Working Pattern
The role is based in Leeds, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
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- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (with options to buy or sell holiday and flex bank holidays)
- Medical cash plan
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Paid volunteer days
- Pension and life assurance
- Generous family-friendly policies
- A strong focus on wellbeing, including wellness programmes and initiatives
- Additional benefits such as retail discounts, reduced travel and parking costs and a cycle-to-work scheme with secure bike storage
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Employees are also encouraged to get involved in internal clubs, networks and committees, offering excellent opportunities to build lasting professional relationships and engage with firm life beyond day-to-day work.
If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.
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