Conveyancing Paralegal - #2128259

Conveyancing Paralegal – Leeds

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our clients team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable conveyancing professional who is comfortable managing their own caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion, with minimal supervision.

You will be responsible for progressing a varied residential conveyancing caseload efficiently and professionally, while delivering a high level of service to clients and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Handle matters with minimal supervision, taking ownership of files and ensuring they progress efficiently.
• Deal with sales, purchases, freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Review and prepare legal documentation and contracts.
• Carry out and review property searches and raise and respond to enquiries.
• Liaise confidently with clients, estate agents, solicitors, lenders and other third parties.
• Keep clients regularly updated on the progress of their matter.
• Arrange and coordinate exchange and completion.
• Ensure all post-completion requirements are dealt with accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive file records.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and relevant conveyancing standards.
• Manage workloads effectively and meet key deadlines.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience working as a Conveyancing Paralegal.
• Demonstrable experience of managing your own caseload from instruction through to post-completion.
• The ability to work confidently with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.
• Experience handling a varied caseload of property transactions.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and find solutions.
• The confidence to communicate directly with clients and third parties.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience with both freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Experience dealing with lender requirements and redemption statements.
• Previous experience working within a busy conveyancing department.
• Relevant legal qualifications or a willingness to undertake further professional development.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to take genuine ownership of your caseload.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Birmingham-based location.
• The opportunity to join an established and growing legal team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal who can confidently manage your own caseload with minimal supervision and are looking for your next opportunity in Leeds we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to be considered for the role.