A reputable law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team in Reading. The main purpose of this role is to contribute to the management of residential property transactions supporting experienced solicitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Caseload Management: Assist solicitors in managing a caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Due Diligence: Conduct title checks, land registry searches, and other due diligence tasks to ensure the smooth progress of transactions.
- Document Drafting: Draft legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements, with precision and attention to detail.
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other stakeholders to provide updates and facilitate communication throughout the conveyancing process.
- Post-Completion Tasks: Handle post-completion tasks, such as registration of title deeds and payment of stamp duty land tax, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records, manage files, and update case management systems to monitor progress and ensure efficiency.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to solicitors and colleagues within the conveyancing department as required.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Conveyancing Experience: Previous experience working as a conveyancing paralegal within a law firm or conveyancing department is essential.
- Procedural Knowledge: Thorough understanding of residential conveyancing procedures, including experience with leasehold and freehold transactions.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive Attitude: Proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Legal Qualifications: Relevant legal qualifications or certifications are advantageous but not essential.
If you would like to discuss this position please contact us asap! Turnerwise will endeavour to get back to successful candidates within 48 hours.