Paralegal - New Build Conveyancing (Hybrid) with Training

Switalskis group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wakefield is looking for a Paralegal to join their New Build Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have previous conveyancing experience and strong decision-making skills. Responsibilities include checking mortgage offers and dealing with legal completion. There is potential for progression to a formal training opportunity to qualify as a Solicitor. The role offers a dynamic working environment and a mix of home and office work, along with competitive supplemental pay and benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Long Service Award days

Paid Professional subscriptions

Training and development

Wellness packages

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay

Group Insurances

Apprenticeship Funding

Hybrid working equipment

Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail is paramount in this role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Checking search results and sending search reports.
• Thoroughly checking mortgage offers and dealing with standard lender reporting.
• Carrying out exchange of contracts.
• Dealing with legal completion.
• Dealing with pre-contract conveyancing enquiries.
• Dealing with part-exchange transactions.
• Mortgage redemptions.
• Legal completion.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

A leading law firm in Wakefield is looking for a Paralegal to join their New Build Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have previous conveyancing experience and strong decision-making skills. Responsibilities include checking mortgage offers and dealing with legal completion. There is potential for progression to a formal training opportunity to qualify as a Solicitor. The role offers a dynamic working environment and a mix of home and office work, along with competitive supplemental pay and benefits.