Conveyancing Assistant in London

Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £25,000+
Hybrid working- 3 days
An opportunity to develop your conveyancing career within a supportive and ambitious legal team
Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal looking for your next opportunity with a firm that will recognise your contribution and invest in your development?
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Cardiff that is looking to welcome a Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to its growing residential property team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, friendly and supportive working environment where you will play an important role in the successful progression of conveyancing transactions. You will work closely with an experienced Fee Earner, gaining valuable exposure to Buy-to-Let (BTL) transactions and developing your technical knowledge within a busy and varied caseload.
Importantly, this is a firm that is keen to support its people in building long-term careers. For the right individual, there is genuine scope to progress, with potential support towards further professional qualifications, including CILEX funding.
The role
You will provide hands-on support to a Conveyancing Fee Earner, helping to manage and progress Buy-to-Let transactions from instruction through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the day-to-day progression of Buy-to-Let conveyancing transactions.
Preparing and issuing draft contract packs and associated documentation.
Liaising confidently with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other solicitors.
Assisting with BTL lender requirements, ensuring relevant information and documentation are obtained.
Preparing routine legal correspondence and documents for review by the Fee Earner.
Proactively monitoring outstanding requirements, chasing third parties and ensuring transactions continue to progress.
Assisting with exchange and completion preparations, checking that all necessary documentation and funds are in place.
Maintaining accurate electronic files and keeping the case management system up to date.
Delivering a professional, responsive and client-focused service throughout the transaction.
What we're looking for
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
At least two years' experience in a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal position.
A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
Ideally, some experience or exposure to Buy-to-Let transactions.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
A proactive approach, good attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
An interest in developing their legal career and taking on further responsibility over time.
What's on offer?
25 days' annual leave, plus