At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fee earners in managing residential property transactions and client communications.
- Company: Reputable law firm in Sheffield with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the legal sector while developing your skills in conveyancing.
- Qualifications: Experience in the legal sector and knowledge of the conveyancing process required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client, a very reputable firm, are looking to appoint a Senior Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in Sheffield. You will be tasked with assisting and supporting fee earners within the team. This opportunity will suit an experienced Senior Conveyancing Paralegal who is looking to make a difference to a team/business.
To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:
- Experience of working within the Legal Sector
- Experience and knowledge of the Conveyancing process
- Proven experience of supporting fee earners
- Knowledge of MS Office and Case Management Systems
- Strong organisational skills
- High attention to detail
Within this position, you'll also be:
- Assisting on a varied caseload of residential property transactions
- Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates and taking instructions
- Preparing correspondence, forms and documents in relation to instructions and supervision
- Assisting fee earners with the management and progression of transactions
- Preparing sale contracts and relevant support documentation
- Facilitating exchange of contracts in relation to instructions
- Preparing and arranging financial statements, SDLT submissions and Certificates of Title for Advance Funds
- Ensuring all new build warranties are submitted and intercepted as soon as possible
- Dealing with the preparation of any Help to Buy Incentives
- Acting as a point of contact for clients via telephone and face to face, recording accurate messages
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders and other law firms as required
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and third parties
- Drafting mortgage reports
- Flagging to fee earner potential inaccuracies in mortgage offer
- Flagging to fee earner potential issues with searches
- Drafting and issuing contract packs
- Drafting SDLT returns
- Sending documents to clients for signing
- Reviewing sales enquiries on simple transactions
- Ordering searches
- Ordering SIM Searches
- Liaising with giftor to obtain ID, statements and declaration
- Completing initial compliance checks for fee earner approval
- Completing completion set ups
- Conducting exchanges and completions under supervision
- Reporting to lender on inaccuracies in mortgage offer
- Raising relevant enquiries on search results
- Independently running complex sale matters and simple freehold purchases
- Conducting initial source of funds review on purchase
- Checking ledger handbooks to ensure compliance
Salary is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependant on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with 1 hour's lunch.
Senior Paralegal – Conveyancing in Sheffield employer: Talk Staff Recruitment
Join a dynamic legal practice in Chesterfield that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development, we empower our Conveyancing Paralegals to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
