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If you are on the hunt for legal jobs, we are always open to talk to experienced fee earners in any of the fields of law in which we act, whether you are currently just qualified or up to Partner level. If you are interested in learning about our solicitor jobs, email us with your CV and tell us why and what you can offer. Email job enquiries to nigel.jones@jmdlaw.co.uk 

We are recruiting and require: 

Conveyancing Paralegal 

Experienced conveyancer required to assist the Residential Conveyancing team continue to deliver high quality efficient service whilst also developing a standalone caseload. This role is suitable for a Solicitor, Paralegal, Licenced Conveyancer or someone with equivalent experience.

The role will involve handling a caseload of conveyancing transactions from inception through to completion, with supervision, which will vary depending upon experience but will include:

• Managing a caseload of conveyancing files under supervision including general file maintenance of routine correspondence and telephone calls, legal drafting and ensuring full compliance with CQS.

• Progressing residential purchases and sales to a high standard of client care for both new and existing clients to maintain the repeat business.

• Updating and utilising the case management system effectively.

• Communicating internally with conveyancing team, support staff and finance department and externally with clients, referrers, estate agents and other third parties.

• To verify ID and raise any potential money laundering concerns to the Compliance officer.

• Drafting legal documentation.

• Reporting on title, searches, Stamp Duty etc.

• Preparing for and executing exchange and completion.

• General administration.

• To assist colleagues in relation to complex cases and working as a team.

• To create final conveyancing bills.

• To train and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

• To assist in providing holiday cover

(£24k – 28k depending on experience)

Conveyancing Legal Secretary 

• Must have conveyancing experience. Salary is £20,000 per annum (going up to £25,000 depending on experience) and the hours are 9:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 9:00-16:30 on Friday.

• 20 days holiday (pro-rata).

• Job includes typing, filing, making and receiving telephone calls.

• We use digital dictation and candidate must have at least 60wpm typing skill.

Please apply to nigel.jones@jmdlaw.co.uk with your CV.