Paralegal / Legal Executive

Job Title: Conveyancing / Land Development Paralegal or Legal Executive

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive to join a dynamic conveyancing and land development team. The successful candidate will assist fee earners with a diverse caseload of conveyancing and infrastructure-related matters, delivering exceptional client service within a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties

• Supporting fee earners with conveyancing and infrastructure-related caseloads, providing assistance across the team as required.
• Preparing and issuing detailed quotations.
• Conducting property searches promptly and accurately.
• Liaising effectively with estate agents and other third parties.
• Drafting and producing standard contract documentation with precision.
• Assisting with enquiries and managing related correspondence.
• Overseeing exchange, completion, and post-completion formalities, including Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, Companies House filings, and Land Registry registrations.
• Completing file closure procedures and ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a consistently high-quality service to existing clients.
• Collaborating with partners and fee earners to support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Contributing to the growth of the Land Development and New Homes practise, encouraging cross-referrals across teams.
• Achieving fee income in line with agreed targets and objectives.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
• Supporting financial controls, including billing procedures and collection of monies on account.
• Ensuring all work adheres to quality and risk management standards.
• Keeping abreast of relevant legal developments to maintain professional knowledge and skills.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, including part exchanges.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective prioritisation skills to manage multiple deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience with case management systems.
• Familiarity with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Previous experience using Visualfiles.
• Knowledge of land law, section agreements, and infrastructure transactions.

Personal Attributes

• A professional and dependable approach.
• A positive, adaptable attitude.
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Ability to thrive in a structured, process-driven environment.
• A good sense of humour and a collaborative mindset.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833.

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