Conveyancing Paralegal in Essex, Leigh-on-Sea

Job Description

An established and highly respected legal firm in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy and collaborative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, and is confident managing new build transactions from initial instruction through to completion. You’ll be joining a supportive department where professional development is encouraged, and you’ll play a key part in ensuring a smooth and efficient client journey. If you’re proactive, detail driven and passionate about delivering excellent service, this could be the perfect next step in your conveyancing career.

Conveyancing Paralegal Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Medicash (health, dental, eyecare)
• Team events and regular socials
• Discounted parking
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Annual leave loyalty scheme
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Staff referral schemes
• Free fruit in the office
• Dress-down Fridays
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm
• Location: Leigh-on-Sea or Chelmsford

Conveyancing Paralegal Responsibilities

• Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients’, developers, brokers and other parties
• Processing clients’ initial onboarding documentation, including carrying out ID checks, reviewing proof of funds and progressing matters through the early stages of new build transactions.
• Working within Infotrack (training will be provided)
• Preparing completion statements.
• Dealing with LISA and HTB ISA withdrawals
• Dealing with NHBC warranty portals
• Completing Local Authority, Chancel and other relevant pre-exchange searches
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax Forms and Land Registry Form
• Assisting with general team administration
• Working collaboratively to support team targets and KPIs
• Dealing with exchange and completion work.
• Assisting with source of funds/AML checks.

Conveyancing Paralegal Requirements

• Ideally you will have 3 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal
• Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes
• Knowledge of build transactions would be beneficial
• Confident liaising with clients, developers, brokers and third parties
• Ability to manage onboarding tasks including ID checks, proof of funds and AML processes
• Experience preparing completion statements, SDLT forms and Land Registry documentation
• Familiarity with pre-exchange searches (Local Authority, Chancel etc.)
• Comfortable working within case management systems (Infotrack training provided)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting team targets and KPIs

Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.