Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will have practical experience working within a residential conveyancing department and will be confident supporting the progression of property transactions from initial instruction through to exchange and completion.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with a busy caseload of residential property transactions.
• Supporting the progression of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Reviewing and assisting with title documentation.
• Ordering, reviewing and dealing with property searches.
• Raising and responding to enquiries.
• Reviewing and dealing with mortgage offers and related lender requirements.
• Preparing matters for exchange and completion.
• Assisting with the coordination of exchanges and completions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties throughout transactions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
• Identifying issues within transactions and escalating matters where appropriate.
• Providing general support to the conveyancing team and fee earners as required.

Required profile

• Hands‑on residential conveyancing experience; not a first legal role.
• Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing department.
• Practical experience progressing residential sales and purchases.
• Understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Experience with both freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Familiarity with title documents, searches, enquiries and mortgage offers.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks within a busy caseload.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident professional communication with clients and third parties.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.