Job Title: Paralegal – Residential Conveyancing
Location: Prestwich (Manchester)
Salary: £25,000-£28,000
Type – Permanent
Hours – 9am-5pm // Monday-Friday
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a Residential Conveyancing team in a very successful Law firm. The successful candidate will support solicitors and fee earners in managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions
- Prepare and draft legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
- Conduct title checks, searches, and review Land Registry documents.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files using the firm's case management system.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures.
- Provide administrative support including file opening, closing, and archiving.
- Attend to post-completion matters including registration and submission
Essential:
- Previous experience in a residential conveyancing role
- Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.