Conveyancing Paralegal

The Firm

• UK law firm that specialises in property law and conveyancing services.
• The firm helps clients with the legal processes involved in buying, selling, remortgaging, or transferring ownership of residential property.
• The firm are commercially minded, dynamic and entrepreneurial business maintaining the highest level of integrity in all their working relationships.
• They offer specialist conveyancing services focused on transparency, innovation and reliability through service excellence, and friendly assistance for clients and referrers looking for advice.

The Role

• Their Paralegals assist their Legal Team in managing property transactions, providing support to the lawyers and Solicitors, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Looking to recruit conveyancing paralegals into their Guildford office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of conveyancing documents, including contracts, transfers, and lease agreements.
• Conduct property searches and due diligence to identify potential issues.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in property transactions.
• Maintain and organise case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Manage deadlines and track the progress of transactions to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare reports and correspondence related to property transactions.
• Support the team in responding to client inquiries and providing excellent customer service.
• Stay current with relevant property laws and industry practices.
• Deal with all telephone calls in a friendly, polite, competent and efficient manner.

What they are looking for

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Exceptional organisational and time management capabilities
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, meet tight deadlines and make sound decisions.
• Confident with IT systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday per annum (plus 3 allocated days at Christmas)
• Pension Scheme contributions
• BUPA Cash Plan benefits
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to a wide range of retailer discounts
• Employee referral scheme (£1000 for each successful referral)
• Social events arranged regularly