Job Description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar residential conveyancing role

Our client is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a supportive and successful Residential Conveyancing team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a transaction, takes pride in excellent client care, and wants to build long-term experience in a busy property department with clear training and progression.

The Role

The overall purpose of the position is to assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners on a busy caseload of residential conveyancing matters

• Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates, and taking instructions

• Managing and progressing transactions under supervision

• Preparing correspondence, forms and documents in line with instructions

• Supporting exchange of contracts and completion processes

• Preparing financial statements

• SDLT submissions

• Preparing certificates of title for advance funds

• Proactively liaising with clients and third parties including estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other solicitors

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar residential conveyancing role

• A good understanding of residential conveyancing procedures and the transaction process

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exemplary client care

• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• A proactive, team-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family-orientated policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Death in service benefit

• Confidential advice and support, plus wellbeing initiatives

• Discounted memberships

• Discounted legal fees

• Supportive, inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues

• Commitment to continuous development and progression, including training and career pathways

• Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing

• Access to external networks and professional groups, plus internal and external events to build your network

• Environmentally conscious approach, including a paperless way of working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.