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.

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.

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.