Conveyancing paralegal legal assistant

Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Assistant TM Fortis Solicitors Ltd is a fast-growing, well established firm South Manchester-based, specialising a full range of legal services including personal injury claims, immigration, property, family law and criminal law. We are now looking to recruit a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to assist the head of the property team across the conveyancing process. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment. This role would be suitable for an experienced Paralegal/Conveyancing Assistant with 1 years’ experience in Property Law. We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented individual to join our team, someone who is passionate, ambitious, motivated, hardworking, reliable, loyal, committed and dedicated who has a positive attitude. If you thrive in a team-driven environment, this opportunity is for you. The role will involve providing support to the fee earner throughout the life of a conveyancing transaction, from file opening to ordering searches, assisting with enquiries, drafting contracts and dealing Land Registry forms. Progression is important to the firm and you will get help when needed and have the chance to develop your expertise. Ideally, candidates will have experience of the full life cycle of conveyancing transactions, encompassing sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties together with post exchange experience. However, this is not compulsory and training will be provided. We are committed to staff development and progression. If you want to be supported with a personal development plan, regular meetings and access to continuous training, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you. Conveyancing Role This is a great opportunity to work at a successful and established solicitors practice in the heart of Manchester. This is an office based role. Successful candidate will have to do some secretarial work (dictation in particular) as well as general property paralegal work. Conveyancing experience preferred but not compulsory as full training provided to suitable candidate Duties/ Responsibilities: A good basic understanding of procedure and practice in all conveyancing matters from start to finish of the transaction will be required. The ideal candidate will need to be able to work under pressure, hold excellent client care skills, work well with others in the team, and be well organised. Duties will include but not limited to:- Preparation of Conveyancing Fee quotations for fee enquiries for various conveyancing transactions To monitor the Conveyancing team email account and distribute emails received as appropriate To prepare correspondence and documents using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation methods General filing and administrative duties - to administer filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files File opening and closing files Assisting Conveyancing Solicitors with general administrative tasks Photocopying and Scanning To prepare mail and enclosures for despatch and arrange for all copying to be done Dealing with client and third party enquiries - in person, over the phone and by email To carry out Land Registry priority searches and bankruptcy searches To request online searches, completing various search forms on the computerised system Covering reception partially on occasions Drafting Client Care letters Prepare and issue Contract Pack for property Sales Obtaining Redemption Statements Draft Completion Statements Draft letters to clients and third parties Chase Sales memorandum and Contract Packs Request initial payment from clients for Property Purchase matters Drafting Transfers and Requisitions on Titles Deal with Land Registry Requisition matters Preparing and filling in SDLT Forms Assisting with File Checking To process Land Registry applications Other duties as assigned by fee earners and head of the conveyancing department Skills and experience required: To be considered for this role prior experience in a law firm environment is preferred, preferably with exposure to residential and commercial conveyancing or wider property matters ideally as a Conveyancing Paralegal or Conveyancing Assistant working in a similar position Have a full understanding of the conveyancing process To be able to work under pressure and in a busy department Having the experience to be able to support fee earners with their caseloads Proven ability to work effectively in a service-driven team environment. Proficiency in operating IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks. Outstanding interpersonal skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. This is a busy demanding role, but in a firm that is friendly and supportive. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred but not compulsory 1 year experience in Conveyancing preferred but not compulsory as training will be provided. Ability to work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment preferred. If you are hardworking, passionate, friendly, prepared to develop and you genuinely want to contribute to modern firm with traditional values please apply. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time, Graduate Salary: £10.18-£10.42 per hour Benefits: Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: Conveyancing Paralegal