Job Description
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal
Location: Richmond, Surrey
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Working pattern: Office-based
Sector: UK Legal Practice
The Opportunity
An established law firm in Richmond is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy Property team.
Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will help progress Residential Property transactions from initial instruction through exchange, completion and post-completion.
This role would suit an organised and client-focused Paralegal who has recent Conveyancing experience within a UK Legal Practice and is looking to develop greater technical knowledge and responsibility.
The Role
Your responsibilities may include:
- Opening files and preparing client-care documentation
- Completing AML, identity and source-of-funds checks
- Supporting freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Preparing draft contract packs and routine Conveyancing documents
- Ordering searches and reviewing results
- Assisting with title investigation and enquiries
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other Solicitors
- Supporting exchange and completion
- Preparing completion statements
- Assisting with SDLT Returns and Land Registry applications
- Responding to post-completion requirements and requisitions
- Maintaining accurate and compliant matter records
About You
You should ideally have:
- Recent Residential Conveyancing experience within a UK Legal Practice
- Practical exposure to freehold and leasehold transactions
- Experience supporting matters through multiple stages of the Conveyancing process
- Knowledge of AML and client-onboarding requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence managing competing deadlines
- Experience using legal case-management systems
- A professional and client-focused approach
- The ability to work full-time from the Richmond office
Applications may also be considered from experienced Conveyancing Assistants who can demonstrate relevant Property experience and the ability to progress matters effectively under supervision.
Salary and Benefits
The opportunity offers:
- £26,000 to £32,000, depending on experience and technical capability
- Direct experience across Residential Property transactions
- Support from experienced Property lawyers
- Exposure to freehold and leasehold work
- Increasing responsibility as experience develops
- Long-term professional development
- A collaborative office-based working environment
The complete benefits package will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Location
The role is based full-time in the firm’s Richmond, Surrey office.
Applicants should confirm:
- Their current location or area of residence
- Their ability to commute reliably to Richmond
- Their salary expectations
- Their notice period
Apply in Confidence
To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
All applications will be treated confidentially. No identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.