Conveyancing Paralegal

Are you a Legal Assistant eager to take the next step in your career and become a qualified Conveyancer? At Conveyancing Direct, we have an opportunity for a Junior Conveyancer to join our team in St Leonards on Sea.

Join our supportive team, where you'll receive comprehensive training and guidance to achieve your CLC qualification. Our innovative pod structure allows you to work closely with experienced seniors, with a supervising conveyancer to develop & train you.

• You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload which will give you exposure to all aspects of conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file.
• Additional support is provided by our specialised teams in title checking and post-completion, to assist with your workload & provide assistance when needed.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key as you will be taking instructions, communicating with clients and 3rd parties, drafting legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Exchange and Completion letters.
• Carry out Pre-completion, Land Registry and Conveyancing searches to ensure the file is ready for exchange and completion.
• Carry out Post Completion work including preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures and checking account ledgers.

• Full support and training to become a Property Lawyer with an opportunity to become CLC Qualified.
• We will provide you with the day to day guidance and support of your supervising Conveyancer who will provide essential holiday cover and assist with your training.
• We work in pods within our teams which creates a supportive and friendly environment for associates to learn the role and excel in providing a quality legal service.
• You will work alongside other Associates, Property Lawyers, Senior Property Lawyers and your Team Manager in an environment where you can actively make a positive contribution to the team.
• Bonus scheme.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.
• Pension.

• Ideally this role would suit a legal assistant or similar looking to develop a career in conveyancing.
• Excellent communicator, who can demonstrate good time management, alongside organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail is crucial.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred but not essential.

Conveyancing Direct are part of the Connells Group, one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing and more!

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.