Conveyancing Assistants/Paralegals – Exeter, Taunton & Tiverton

Everys; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal for its offices in Exeter, Taunton, and Tiverton. The role involves preparing draft contract papers, managing sale inquiries, and assisting with various aspects of conveyancing transactions. Candidates must demonstrate strong administrative and communication skills and be capable of handling a busy workload effectively. This is a full-time office-based position offering a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Confident managing a busy workload and using initiative.
• Ability to assist in progression of a conveyancing transaction.
• Good attention to detail and ability to cope with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft Contract Papers and deal with sale enquiries.
• Order searches and assist with exchanges and completions.
• Handle telephone calls providing clear information.

Skills

Good administrative skills

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Initiative

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Conveyancing Assistants/Paralegals – Exeter, Taunton & Tiverton

Owing to volume of work, we currently have vacancies for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal in each of our Exeter, Taunton and Tiverton offices. These roles are office-based.

You will be confident managing a busy workload and must be able to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of the Residential Conveyancing Department, who may themselves work in a different office, by means of BigHand digital dictation together with assisting (on occasion) with Reception cover (in your place of work) at lunchtime and in the event of absence.

The successful candidate will need to be able to assist in the progression of a conveyancing transaction to include:

• Preparation of draft Contract Papers
• Dealing with sale enquiries
• Ordering searches
• Exchanges and completions to include drafting completion statements, preparing SDLT Forms, Land Registry searches
• Post completion matters
• Deal with telephone calls in a confident manner providing clear, accurate and up to date information
• Produce documents using the firm’s case management software
• Demonstrate good administrative skills with good attention to detail
• Demonstrate good organisation skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities
• Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department
• Be receptive to receiving and acting on instructions given by immediate supervisor
• Be competent in using Word and other Microsoft Products

This is an excellent opportunity to become integral members of our Residential Conveyancing Department and to thrive in a professional and friendly environment. If you are looking for a new challenge please send your CV to [e-mail].