Residential Conveyancing Paralegal - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Hertfordshire (Commutable from Watford, Elstree, Luton, Aylesbury, Tring, Berkhamsted, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead)

Job Type: Part -Time (3 days a week), site-based initially moving to hybrid

Salary: £25k - £35k p/annum, dependant on experience pro rata

Reed Legal is recruiting for a dedicated and detail-oriented Residential Conveyancing Paralegal for a law firm who specialise in property and private client practice. They pride themselves in providing the highest standards of advice and service to their clients by working in partnership with them. They have a friendly approach and always ensure that they deliver a robust, reliable and cost-effective service to their clients. The successful candidate will support conveyancing solicitors in managing residential property transactions from instruction to completion.

This is a part- time role, suitable for an independently able, solidly experienced, residential conveyancing paralegal - able to hold a caseload with some support or work with others on a joint caseload - 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents related to property transactions.
• Conduct title searches and review title reports.
• Liaise with clients, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process.
• Draft contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documents.
• Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and records.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Handle post-completion matters, including registration of title and payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax.
• Provide general administrative support to the conveyancing team.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in conveyancing 
• A paralegal certification or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please apply online if you are an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal and would like to be considered for this role.