Job Title: Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal
Location: Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes
Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience
Permanent | Full-Time:
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:15
Overview
Our client, a well-established law firm in Stony Stratford, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal to support the Partner with a full range of residential property matters. This is a hands-on role covering sales, purchases, new builds, shared ownership, transfers of equity and mortgage transactions, with full involvement from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with sales and purchases, including new build and shared ownership matters.
Handle transfer of equity and mortgage transactions.
Liaise with estate agents, buyer and seller solicitors.
Raise and respond to legal enquiries.
Undertake anti-money laundering and conflict checks.
Assist Partners and Accounts with source of funds and source of wealth checks.
Prepare and check sales contracts.
Collate and manage all supporting legal documentation.
Deal with transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
Maintain regular client contact via telephone, email and in person.
Liaise with the Land Registry, submit applications and deal with requisitions.
Submit SDLT applications and deal with stamp duty regulations.
Support with management company requirements where necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience within residential conveyancing as a Secretary or Paralegal.
Confident liaising with clients, solicitors and external bodies.
Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Professional, reliable and client-focused.
Desirable
Strong experience using the Land Registry portal.
Experience dealing with SDLT applications and requisitions
