Conveyancing Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal - Conveyancing

Location: Milton Keynes

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking law firm in Milton Keynes that is looking to appoint a talented and motivated Paralegal to join its busy Conveyancing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build and progress a long-term career within residential property. The firm offers a supportive environment, structured training, and genuine career development prospects.

As a Conveyancing Paralegal, you will support the Team Leader on a varied caseload, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and remortgage transactions. You will have client contact from the outset, so confidence, professionalism, and a strong client-focused mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking anti-money laundering (AML) checks
• Running conflict checks
• Reviewing source of funds and source of wealth documentation
• Drafting or checking sales contracts and agreeing terms with the conveyancer acting for the other side
• Collating and reviewing supporting legal and financial documentation
• Managing financial aspects of transactions
• Exchanging contracts and completing transactions
• Handling leasehold matters, including landlord's consent and apportionments
• Receiving and checking mortgage instructions from lenders
• Preparing transfer and mortgage deeds
• Receiving and processing mortgage funds
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Preparing search reports
• Liaising with HM Land Registry and third parties

About You

My client is keen to speak with candidates who demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, positive, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage multiple matters and work to tight deadlines
• A strong sense of urgency while maintaining high standards
• The confidence to work independently as well as part of a team
• A genuine desire to develop within property law

What's on Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to a broad range of residential conveyancing matters
• Clear and achievable progression pathways

If you are driven, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in your legal career, I would love to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Chloe Riddleston at LJ Recruitment or apply today.