UK Residential Conveyancing Paralegal (South Africa Remote)

Experience Required: 3+ Years in UK Residential Conveyancing

IMPORTANT APPLICANT NOTICE

This position is exclusively open to candidates currently residing and legally eligible to work in South Africa . Applications from candidates located outside of South Africa will NOT be considered or entertained.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The role is predominantly focused on post-instruction legal work, including reviewing contract documentation, raising enquiries, preparing reports on title and managing pre-completion tasks. All legal work will ultimately be reviewed by a UK Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer before completion.

Alongside the conveyancing work, you'll also assist with general administration, including file management and archiving completed matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review residential conveyancing contract packs.
• Raise pre-contract enquiries on purchase transactions.
• Review replies to enquiries and identify outstanding issues.
• Draft comprehensive Reports on Title for residential purchases.
• Prepare replies to enquiries on residential sale files.
• Carry out pre-completion Land Registry searches.
• Draft completion statements and client statements of account.
• Prepare and submit Notices of Transfer and Charge.
• Obtain management pack requirements from managing agents.
• Liaise with solicitors, estate agents, management companies and third parties where required.
• Maintain accurate case records within the firm's case management system.
• Archive completed files once transactions have completed and ledgers have been cleared.
• Support the wider legal team with additional conveyancing and administrative tasks as required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in UK Residential Conveyancing.
• Experience reviewing contract packs and raising enquiries.
• Experience reviewing replies to enquiries.
• Experience drafting Reports on Title.
• Experience preparing completion statements.
• Familiarity with Land Registry searches and post-completion processes.
• Excellent understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working remotely for a UK law firm.
• Experience using UK conveyancing case management systems.
• Experience dealing with leasehold transactions.
• Understanding of SDLT and Land Registry post-completion requirements.
• Legal qualification or Paralegal qualification.

What We're Looking For

• Organised and highly detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritise multiple matters effectively.
• Professional and proactive communicator.
• Takes ownership of work and requires minimal supervision.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative remote team.
• Full time - Remote/WFH
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday.
• Working hours aligned with the UK.
• Join a growing UK conveyancing practice.
• Work directly with an experienced UK Solicitor.
• Long-term career opportunity with progression as the business grows.
• Fully remote position with autonomy and responsibility.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution has a direct impact.