Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal – Buy-to-Let in Cardiff

Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal – Buy-to-Let

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Up to circa £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

TSR Legal is delighted to be working with an established and reputable law firm in Cardiff to appoint a Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join its residential property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal looking to develop their career within residential property, with a particular focus on Buy-to-Let (BTL) transactions.

Working closely with an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner, you will provide essential support in the day-to-day management and progression of transactions, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment and be confident liaising with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to a Conveyancing Fee Earner.
• Assisting with the management and progression of Buy-to-Let conveyancing transactions.
• Preparing and issuing draft contract packs.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other solicitors to obtain information and progress matters.
• Assisting with Buy-to-Let lender requirements and ensuring all relevant documentation is obtained.
• Preparing routine legal correspondence and documentation for review by the fee earner.
• Monitoring outstanding documentation and proactively chasing third parties to ensure transactions progress within required timescales.
• Assisting with exchange and completion preparations, ensuring all relevant documentation and funds are in place.
• Maintaining accurate electronic files and updating the firm’s case management system.
• Providing professional, timely and effective communication to clients and third parties.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who has a genuine interest in residential conveyancing and enjoys working within a busy property team.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of two years’ previous experience in a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal position.
• Previous experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions.
• Exposure to Buy-to-Let matters would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to managing files and progressing transactions.
• Good IT skills and experience using case management systems.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to circa £25,000 per annum.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Discounted legal fees.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Potential financial support towards CILEX qualifications and further professional development.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within an established residential property team.

Career Development

The firm is keen to support individuals who are looking to build a long-term career within residential property.

There may be opportunities for further professional development, including potential funding towards CILEX qualifications, subject to discussion and agreement.