Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Hana Consulting

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Real Estate Residential Conveyancing Team

Profile

Benefits

24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy)

Non-Contractual Leave 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown

4% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection Scheme

Death in Service Benefits

Access to Benefits Hub

Key Knowledge Areas

• Experience in residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, and refinancing for both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Prior experience in plot sales is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and advising on title documents, searches, and supporting documents.
• Raising and responding to enquiries, liaising with senior lawyers when necessary.
• Preparing contract documentation, including obtaining title documents from the Land Registry.
• Assisting with minor amendments and liaising with senior lawyers for substantive changes.
• Preparing Reports on Title and Searches for clients, including bank clients.
• Preparing Mortgage Reports.
• Completing SDLT/LTT, AP1/FR1, MR01/MR04 forms.
• Identifying and obtaining quotes for relevant indemnity policies.
• Managing the exchange of contracts, completions, and ancillary documents.
• Providing professional and proactive service to clients, including updating trackers and attending client meetings/training when required.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure seamless service during absences and keeping the relationship manager updated.
• Drafting clear and concise correspondence (telephone, email, and letter) with clients and lawyers.
• Recording time, reviewing accounts reports, and discussing potential fee uplifts with the client relationship manager.
• Preparing completion statements and billing.
• Participating in marketing events and networking to promote the firm and its services.

Key Skills

• Legal qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX) desirable but not essential.
• Experience in residential property law, including knowledge of conveyancing procedures and the CQS Scheme.
• Ability to manage own caseload.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in IT and online systems, including Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Commercial, practical, and financial awareness.
• Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills to develop contacts for the team and the firm.
• Collaborative approach to working within a busy team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and handle the pressures of residential conveyancing.