Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Coventry

up to £28,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join the busy Residential Conveyancing team of a forward-thinking, modern law firm in Coventry city centre. 

This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive environment with a well-established, Lexcel and CQS accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm, who are a key employer of choice in the Coventry area. The firm are very committed to training and development of all staff to gain industry-specific qualifications and progress their legal careers. 

Training contracts may be available to eligible employees in the longer term. CILEx and CLC training  may also be accommodated, again subject to eligibility following a satisfactory probation/training period.

The position will involve:

• Supporting a qualified fee earner, in all aspects of their caseload, with a view to becoming qualified in the longer term, under careful supervision
• Taking instructions from clients and preparing detailed attendance notes
• Preparing and reviewing contracts and supporting title documentation
• Initiating and reviewing searches
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries
• Drafting of documents, letters, and reports 
• Preparing and updating completion statements
• Processing exchange of contracts and post completion documentation
• Preparing and submitting SDLT forms
• General administrative duties

Suitable candidates will have

• A law degree
• Previous experience in supporting a Residential Conveyancing team with all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• A sound understanding of the full conveyancing process 
• A strong desire to progress your career to a fee earning role in the longer term

This is a permanent position, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. The role is office based, however hybrid working may be accommodated in the longer term, following training. 

Benefits include:

• Free parking 
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus your birthday off and additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period (usually 2 days at directors' discretion)
• Social events and charitable events

Note: Salary is given as a guideline, in line with current market rate, and will be dependent on experience and qualifications.  The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Candidates should live within easy commuting distance of Coventry city centre.

Talentwise

Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

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