We are seeking an office-based Conveyancing Paralegal to support our residential property team. You will manage allocated matters through to completion under supervision, deliver clear client service, and ensure compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
As part of a collaborative team, you will assist with case progression, maintain accurate records, prepare documents, and liaise with clients and third parties to keep transactions running smoothly.
Key responsibilities:
Support fee earners in acting for clients on residential property matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold issues; manage allocated tasks on files from instruction to completion and assist with post-completion actions.
Prepare, review and issue documentation such as contracts, completion statements, transfer deeds, SDLT returns and mortgage deed packs for approval; ensure documents are accurate, compliant and professionally presented.
Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, local authorities, HM Land Registry, other firms and third parties to obtain searches, replies to enquiries, undertakings and required paperwork; provide timely updates to clients and fee earners.
Conduct and review property searches and supporting reports, raise and respond to straightforward pre-contract enquiries, and flag complex issues to the supervising solicitor with suggested next steps.
Assist with the financial aspects of transactions including obtaining redemption figures, preparing completion statements, arranging transfer of funds and ensuring client identification and anti-money laundering checks are completed in line with firm policy.
Maintain and update the case management system and electronic document management; open and close files, record accurate file notes and ensure documents and correspondence are saved and indexed in accordance with firm procedures.
Support billing and administrative processes by recording time accurately, preparing fee notes, assisting with disbursement queries and escalating issues to line management when necessary.
Key skills and experience:
Previous experience in residential conveyancing as a paralegal, or legal assistant within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with experience of supporting a varied caseload.
Knowledge of residential property practice including Land Registry procedures, SDLT basics, leasehold and freehold matters, and common property searches and forms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documentation and correspondence.
Confident user of case management systems, electronic document management and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel); willing to learn new systems and document automation tools.
Organised with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and meet deadlines while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Understanding of anti-money laundering requirements and firm compliance procedures; competent numeracy for preparing completion statements and handling financial information.
Good interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate confidently with clients, lenders, estate agents and other professionals.
Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment firm for professional and commercial services. We have successfully placed candidates into permanent and contract roles within a broad range of disciplines across the UK.
At Mallory Pryce, we take care to understand our clients and our candidates, to match talented professionals with long term opportunities, that bolster business and professional growth.
We pride ourselves on robust and efficient processes that ensure positive and productive experiences for both our candidates and clients. Our network has expanded over the last 6 years since establishing the Mallory Pryce team and also following the director's successful career in recruitment spanning 15 years.
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