Conveyancing Paralegal in Bath

The opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our Real Estate Team, at either a Conveyancer, Conveyancing Assistant, or Chartered Legal Executive level. Hybrid/remote working is available and we would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible and remote working arrangements.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to further develop skills and experience across our highly regarded Real Estate Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do.
• We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
• We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions.
• Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
• To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings.
• To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities.

Essential

• Experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload.
• Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently.
• IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools.
• Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided.
• A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role.
• Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion.

Desirable

• You will have experience in a similar role.

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches.
• Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.
• Strong organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively.
• Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others.
• Ability to work collaboratively and team-first attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Closing date: 3 July 2026. Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.