AP - Conveyancing Paralegal, UK Real Estate Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Support solicitors and conveyancers in handling residential and/or commercial property transactions from the initiation phase to final completion.

• Initiate new files, facilitate client onboarding processes, and assist in client identification and verification, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks.

• Draft, review, and manage all conveyancing documentation, such as contracts, transfer deeds, property information forms, and other essential legal documents.

• Request, assess, and organize property searches, including local authority, environmental, drainage, and water investigations.

• Aid in the examination of title registers, title plans, property information, and other documents from the Land Registry.

• Communicate with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, surveyors, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate transaction progress.

• Oversee transaction advancement, maintain precise case records, and ensure compliance with deadlines and key milestones.

• Assist in the preparation of reports on title and help identify potential property issues for review by the supervising solicitor or conveyancer.

• Support the development of completion statements and assist in coordinating the exchange and completion processes.

• Help with post-completion activities, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions where applicable, Land Registry applications, and the registration of property ownership.

• Keep accurate electronic files, update case management systems, and ensure all documents are properly recorded.

• Adhere to relevant UK conveyancing procedures, data protection regulations, confidentiality standards, and internal compliance policies.

• Provide administrative assistance and contribute to the effective management of the conveyancing team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant, Property Legal Assistant, or in a comparable role.

• Practical knowledge supporting UK residential and/or commercial property transactions.

• Solid understanding of the UK conveyancing process, including pre-contract, exchange, completion, and post-completion stages.

• Familiarity with HM Land Registry procedures, property searches, title documentation, and conveyancing forms.

• Awareness of AML and client due diligence requirements within a legal or property transaction context.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and work effectively under deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Experience with legal case management systems and electronic document management platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment fostering career growth.