New Job Opening: Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Sheffield, UK

Job Description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar residential conveyancing role

Our client is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a supportive and successful Residential Conveyancing team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a transaction, takes pride in excellent client care, and wants to build long-term experience in a busy property department with clear training and progression.

The Role

The overall purpose of the position is to assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners on a busy caseload of residential conveyancing matters

• Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates, and taking instructions

• Managing and progressing transactions under supervision

• Preparing correspondence, forms and documents in line with instructions

• Supporting exchange of contracts and completion processes

• Preparing financial statements

• SDLT submissions

• Preparing certificates of title for advance funds

• Proactively liaising with clients and third parties including estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other solicitors

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar residential conveyancing role

• A good understanding of residential conveyancing procedures and the transaction process

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exemplary client care

• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• A proactive, team-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family-orientated policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Death in service benefit

• Confidential advice and support, plus wellbeing initiatives

• Discounted memberships

• Discounted legal fees

• Supportive, inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues

• Commitment to continuous development and progression, including training and career pathways

• Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing

• Access to external networks and professional groups, plus internal and external events to build your network

• Environmentally conscious approach, including a paperless way of working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.