Join a Growing and Ambitious Law Firm.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ Residential Conveyancing Paralegal experience.
At Elite Law Solicitors, we are a modern, award-winning and rapidly growing law firm who pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services while creating a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment for our people.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with at least 1-2 years of prior conveyancing experience to help assist with residential property matters and are looking to develop their legal career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a client-focused approach.
About the Role
Working alongside experienced Conveyancers and Fee Earners, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion. You will be trusted to manage a variety of administrative and legal support tasks while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, client care and compliance.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering excellent service and thrives as part of a supportive team.
This role is based on 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files.
- Opening new files and carrying out file administration in accordance with firm procedures and compliance requirements.
- Drafting correspondence and preparing legal documents and forms.
- Dealing with enquiries raised by buyers’ solicitors and preparing appropriate responses.
- Progressing matters following exchange and completion, including liaising with fee earners, clients, lenders, agents and the Accounts Team.
- Preparing completion statements and supporting completion arrangements.
- Assisting with post-completion formalities, including Land Registry applications and Companies House submissions where required.
- Managing diaries, arranging meetings and appointments and supporting fee earners with workload planning.
- Speaking with clients by telephone, email and in person, ensuring a professional, friendly and responsive service at all times.
- Preparing outgoing post and documentation for dispatch.
- Undertaking legal research as directed.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring case management systems are updated.
- Supporting colleagues across the Conveyancing Team and providing cover when required.
- Assisting and mentoring junior members of staff where appropriate.
- Handling general administrative duties and incoming enquiries.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, professional and internal requirements.
- Undertaking training and development activities as required.
- Supporting the wider business and undertaking additional duties appropriate to the role.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines.
- Experience working within a fast-paced legal environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent client care and customer service skills.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently using initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Professional, reliable and adaptable approach to work.
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Conveyancing Paralegal Experience minimum 1 year
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and covering letter to hrdept@elitelawsolicitors.co.uk
