Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a growing regional law firm in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a guideline salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, hybrid working with two days working remotely from home each week, and an annual development and training plan. You will join a team that keeps workloads manageable, giving you time to deliver a personal service and build lasting client relationships. 

Role Responsibilities 

As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will work alongside an experienced residential conveyancer supporting residential property transactions. Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the conveyancer with residential conveyancing matters and maintaining accurate file records and accounts. 

• Keeping clients informed by telephone and email, responding to enquiries and helping transactions progress. 

• Reviewing title and property documents, preparing contract packs and undertaking relevant research. 

• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications. 

• Using the paperless case management system to organise correspondence and documents. 

Person Specification 

This opportunity would suit an experienced residential conveyancing paralegal in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire who can take responsibility for their work with a good degree of autonomy. You should also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Previous experience as a residential conveyancing paralegal supporting fee earners on residential property transactions. 

• Clear communication skills and a personable approach to client care. 

• The organisation and attention to detail needed to manage competing deadlines accurately. 

• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office, alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Benefits and Rewards 

Our client combines hybrid working with investment in your professional development. The successful Residential Conveyancing Paralegal will benefit from: 

• A guideline salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience 

• Hybrid working with two days working remotely from home each week. 

• An annual personal development and training plan, with study leave for employees. 

• Potential access to formal qualification training following successful completion of probation. 

• A contributory pension scheme and discounts on legal services. 

• A discretionary office closure over Christmas, with holiday entitlement enhanced according to length of service. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sickness pay according to length of service. 

• Wellbeing activities and staff social events. 

About the Law Firm 

Our client is a highly reputable and long standing regional law firm with an established residential property practice. Its approach centres on personal client service, supported by modern technology and close working relationships within small teams. Repeat instructions and professional referrals provide a strong source of work, and the firm is recruiting to support continued demand while maintaining manageable workloads across the conveyancing department. 

Next Steps 

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Residential Conveyancing Paralegal job in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email removed] or phone [phone removed] for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. 

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