Conveyancing Paralegal
Mallory Pryce Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reading • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Provide paralegal and administrative support to fee earners, progressing residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post‑completion tasks under supervision
- Conduct client identity checks and assist with anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring audit‑ready documentation and accurate records are maintained in line with firm procedures
- Open and maintain electronic case files, record clear case notes, milestones and actions, and assist with file reviews to support smooth progression of matters
- Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation and chase outstanding items
- Prepare routine correspondence, client engagement letters, standard documentation and contract packs using firm precedents, checking for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and check basic completion statements, process disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery activities in accordance with firm policies
- Respond to routine client and third‑party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners promptly and keeping clients informed of progress
- Support continuous improvement by identifying administrative efficiencies, contributing to the update of precedents and assisting with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow tools
- Provide support to junior colleagues and assist with induction activities, sharing knowledge of firm procedures and best practice where required.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative or paralegal role within a conveyancing or residential property team
- Good understanding of residential property processes and common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters)
- Familiarity with AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining accurate, audit‑ready case files
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters
- Confident and professional communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
paralegal supportadministrative supportresidential property transactionsanti-money laundering (AML) compliancecase file managementbilling and fee recoverycompletion statementsdocument preparationclient account transactionsconveyancing technology
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailability to manage competing prioritiesprofessionalismteam supportknowledge sharingclient liaisonproblem escalation