Position: Conveyancing Paralegal
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Starck Uberoi Solicitors & Advocates is a well-established and growing boutique law firm recognised for providing exceptional legal services to businesses, individuals and high-net-worth clients across a broad range of practice areas.
We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding client care, technical excellence and practical legal advice. Our Property Department handles a wide range of residential and commercial transactions, from straightforward sales and purchases to high-value and complex matters.
Based in beautiful office grounds, our Canterbury office offers an exceptional working environment where professionalism, collaboration and career development are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in residential and commercial property law while working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied and high-quality caseload.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, from initial instruction through to post-completion.
Applicants should have a minimum of one year’s conveyancing experience and be confident managing a broad range of administrative and legal tasks within a busy department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting solicitors with residential and commercial conveyancing transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
- Opening new files, carrying out client onboarding, identity verification and anti-money laundering checks.
- Preparing draft contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements and other legal documentation.
- Ordering and reviewing property searches.
- Preparing and submitting HM Land Registry applications.
- Drafting and submitting SDLT returns.
- Raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries.
- Reviewing title documents and preparing reports for fee earners.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors.
- Requesting redemption statements and coordinating mortgage funds.
- Preparing completion packs and assisting with exchange and completion.
- Undertaking post-completion work, including registrations at HM Land Registry and file closures.
- Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance with SRA, CQS and firm procedures.
- Delivering a high standard of client care throughout every transaction.
Requirements
- Minimum 2:1 Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
- A minimum of one year’s experience in a residential or commercial conveyancing role.
- Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion.
- Familiarity with HM Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and property searches.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and client care skills.
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience using legal case management systems is desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Exposure to high-quality residential and commercial property matters.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Ongoing training and support from experienced solicitors.
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to work in beautiful office grounds within a professional and inspiring setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Conveyancing Paralegal looking to further their career with a respected and expanding law firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
