JOB DESCRIPTION: CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

SALARY: £25,000 0- £27,000

LOCATION: Cambridge

BENEFITS: Hours – 37 Hours per week - Monday – Friday

Holidays 22 stats, increasing to 25 max (extra day for each year), cycle to work scheme, Pension 5%, Life Insurance 3 x salary

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal with at least 12 months’ experience? Do you want to join a reputable and dynamic law firm in Cambridgeshire?

Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to provide support within their busy Conveyancing team. You will be involved in a variety of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, and transfers of equity. You will initially support a team and transition into one-to-one support for a Fee Earner, delivering high-quality legal services to a growing client base

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Managing your caseload of conveyancing and building relationships with clients, providing legal advice, and ensuring efficient case management ultimately contribute to the profitability of the firm.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day assistance to the conveyancing team
Managing Sales, Purchases, Transfers of Equity files, both registered and unregistered, Leasehold and freehold from inception to completion under supervision
Answering a high volume of incoming calls for updates and information
Processing data on the Leap case management system
Ordering searches and reviewing search results
Checking IDs
Dealing with transactions over the telephone
Responsible for checking Search results and Mortgage Offers
Liaise with clients, solicitors, and third parties to ensure the smooth progress of matters
Working under extreme pressure to meet tight deadlines
Maintain a business diary detailing client appointments and critical dates
Completing SDLT forms,
Prepare documentation and handle post-completion formalities
Working in a busy team environment and on own initiative
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Minimum 12 months’ experience in a conveyancing support role (assistant or paralegal level)
Knowledge of residential conveyancing processes, including sales, purchases, and transfers of equity
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines
Excellent communication and client care skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work well as part of a team and provide reliable support to Fee Earners
Professional, approachable, and client-focused attitude
Experience working in a busy, high-volume conveyancing department
Knowledge of Land Registry and SDLT procedures
Ability to manage some elements of files with minimal supervision

If you are passionate about providing exceptional legal services within the Conveyancing sector and are looking for an opportunity to further your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.