Conveyancing Paralegal
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing law firm based in the centre of Leeds. Based in their modern offices in the centre of Leeds you will be working as part of their Real Estate team but dealing with Residential Conveyancing files. This is a busy team and there will be significant client contact. You will therefore need to be a strong communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong client and colleague relationships. A positive 'can do' attitude with a willingness to learn and the ability to get the job done is a must. You must also be able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.
Main responsibilities
Managing a high volume of matters for key clients
Communicating effectively and confidently with clients and external solicitors (both in writing and by telephone) to provide advice, negotiate transactions and deal with queries regarding post-completion work
End-to-end conveyancing life-cycle which will include reviewing contract packs
Procuring conveyancing searches
Processing exchange of contracts
Completion procedures, dealing with Land Registry requisitions and registration procedures
Completing client reports
Assisting with various other tasks as required
Skills and qualifications
2+ years' experience within a law firm financial services/mortgage provider, estate agency or other property-related organisation.
Good knowledge of the conveyancing life-cycle (including post-completion).
Excellent communications skills
Able to work as part of a team as well as working on one's own initiative
Good working knowledge of various applications - word, excel, outlook, digital dictation
Taking care and attention into all correspondence and documentation
A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail
Good organisation skills
Legal qualification such as LLB, CILEX or CLC would be advantageous
Main responsibilities
Managing a high volume of matters for key clients
Communicating effectively and confidently with clients and external solicitors (both in writing and by telephone) to provide advice, negotiate transactions and deal with queries regarding post-completion work
End-to-end conveyancing life-cycle which will include reviewing contract packs
Procuring conveyancing searches
Processing exchange of contracts
Completion procedures, dealing with Land Registry requisitions and registration procedures
Completing client reports
Assisting with various other tasks as required
Skills and qualifications
2+ years' experience within a law firm financial services/mortgage provider, estate agency or other property-related organisation.
Good knowledge of the conveyancing life-cycle (including post-completion).
Excellent communications skills
Able to work as part of a team as well as working on one's own initiative
Good working knowledge of various applications - word, excel, outlook, digital dictation
Taking care and attention into all correspondence and documentation
A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail
Good organisation skills
Legal qualification such as LLB, CILEX or CLC would be advantageous