Legal Secretary / Paralegal
Harwood Recruitment Solutions Limited · Swindon, England ·
Job Description I am currently looking for an ambitious and motivated Legal Secretary / Assistant or Paralegal within Residential Conveyancing to join our expanding Legal team within a modern, progressive company. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and career-focused individual to play a key role in the continued growth of the business while developing their own career.
The ideal candidate: The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team. Ideally, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing and be confident supporting matters through to completion. Your
duties
Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from file opening through to completion, including purchases, sales, remortgages, probate sales, transfers and redemptions Handle client enquiries, liaise with all parties and provide clear, proactive updates throughout each transaction Prepare and issue contract packs, property reports and supporting legal documentation Raise, review and respond to enquiries accurately and efficiently Manage the receipt and arrangement of funds in accordance with firm procedures Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions Prepare SDLT submissions and carry out post-completion matters Support leasehold and new build transactions where required Use Leap Legal Software where appropriate; previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential Offering a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications and encourage ongoing professional development and career progression throughout the business.
Benefits
Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Free or subsidised travel Company pension Vitality health insurance Free on-site parking Schedule: This is a full-time, office-based role in Swindon, with working hours of 09:00 to 17:30 Please send your cv today, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a supportive and well- established Law firm.