Conveyancing Paralegal

My client is recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.

This is an opportunity to manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters under the supervision of a Conveyancing Property Lawyer, while supporting the wider team with the progression of transactions from initial instruction through to completion.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of residential sales, purchases, transfers of title, new builds, discharges and remortgages.

• Taking instructions from Conveyancing Property Lawyers and progressing matters under supervision.

• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout transactions.

• Preparing and issuing draft contract packages.

• Reviewing contract packs, searches and mortgage offers, identifying and raising enquiries where required.

• Assisting with the preparation and handling of enquiries.

• Preparing reports to clients covering contracts, title, mortgage offers and searches.

• Preparing transfer deeds and dealing with replies to requisitions.

• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax forms for client approval.

• Completing post completion work, including Land Registry applications and relevant tax returns and payments.

• Updating referrers, agents and relevant websites and portals.

• Managing daily tasks through LMS and Lender Exchange.

• Dealing with credit and debit ledger balances.

The Candidate

• Have proven experience in residential conveyancing.

• Be confident managing your own workload and caseload under appropriate supervision.

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Be able to prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Have strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.

• Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a conveyancing team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Opportunity to develop within an established Conveyancing team.

• Responsibility for managing a varied caseload.

• Support and supervision from experienced Conveyancing Property Lawyers.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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