Conveyancing Paralegal

by Tracey Heath

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Paralegal 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.

At Optimum, we are committed to providing high-quality, client-focused legal services. The successful candidate will also gain valuable exposure to our full range of in-house accountancy services, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity.

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.
• A law degree, paralegal qualification or relevant legal experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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

We have a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications and we 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.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swindon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)