Paralegal - New Build Conveyancing - Leeds

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year. Established in 1993, we’ve expanded from a single office in Wakefield to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services. A career at Switalskis means being part of a dynamic, progressive firm that cares and is here for you. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire.

About the role

As a Paralegal in our New Build Conveyancing team, you will carry out key functions within the new build conveyancing process as part of a larger team. Previous conveyancing experience is vital; experience of the new build conveyancing process is advantageous but not essential if solid conveyancing experience can be demonstrated. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress to a formal training opportunity and qualify as a Solicitor within the team (subject to previous qualifications and eligibility criteria).

This is a hybrid role based from our Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• New Build Purchases
  • Checking search results and sending search reports
  • Thoroughly checking mortgage offers and dealing with standard lender reporting (specific reporting requirements for new build matters)
  • Carrying out exchange of contracts
  • Dealing with legal completion (including producing completion statements, and carrying out all usual pre-completion tasks)
• Residential Sale Transactions
  • A reasonable understanding of a registered title
  • Issuing CQS compliant contract packs
  • Dealing with pre-contract conveyancing enquiries (with fee earner support)
  • Dealing with part exchange transactions
  • Mortgage redemptions
  • Legal completion

Requirements

• Previous conveyancing experience
• Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work strongly as a key part of a team
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management systems, and web-based conveyancing portals