Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Cardiff
Salary: 25,000+

Hybrid working- 3 days

An opportunity to develop your conveyancing career within a supportive and ambitious legal team

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal looking for your next opportunity with a firm that will recognise your contribution and invest in your development?

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Cardiff that is looking to welcome a Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to its growing residential property team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, friendly and supportive working environment where you will play an important role in the successful progression of conveyancing transactions. You will work closely with an experienced Fee Earner, gaining valuable exposure to Buy-to-Let (BTL) transactions and developing your technical knowledge within a busy and varied caseload.

Importantly, this is a firm that is keen to support its people in building long-term careers. For the right individual, there is genuine scope to progress, with potential support towards further professional qualifications, including CILEX funding.

The role

You will provide hands-on support to a Conveyancing Fee Earner, helping to manage and progress Buy-to-Let transactions from instruction through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day progression of Buy-to-Let conveyancing transactions.
• Preparing and issuing draft contract packs and associated documentation.
• Liaising confidently with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other solicitors.
• Assisting with BTL lender requirements, ensuring relevant information and documentation are obtained.
• Preparing routine legal correspondence and documents for review by the Fee Earner.
• Proactively monitoring outstanding requirements, chasing third parties and ensuring transactions continue to progress.
• Assisting with exchange and completion preparations, checking that all necessary documentation and funds are in place.
• Maintaining accurate electronic files and keeping the case management system up to date.
• Delivering a professional, responsive and client-focused service throughout the transaction.

What we're looking for

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

At least two years' experience in a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal position.

• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Ideally, some experience or exposure to Buy-to-Let transactions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and third parties.
• A proactive approach, good attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
• An interest in developing their legal career and taking on further responsibility over time.

What's on offer?

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Discounted legal fees.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, with future development routes discussed at interview.
• Potential CILEX funding and support towards further professional qualifications.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in an established and supportive firm.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is more than simply a support role. It offers the chance to become an important part of a busy conveyancing team, build on your existing experience and develop the skills needed to take the next step in your legal career.

If you are looking for a firm where you can feel supported, gain valuable experience and have a clear opportunity to develop professionally, this could be an excellent move.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.