Job Description

By Karen Bozorgpour

Owing to volume of work, we currently have vacancies for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal in each of our

Exeter, Taunton and Tiverton

offices. These roles are office-based.


You will be confident managing a busy workload and must be able to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of the Residential Conveyancing Department, who may themselves work in a different office, by means of BigHand digital dictation together with assisting (on occasion) with Reception cover (in your place of work) at lunchtime and in the event of absence.


The successful candidate will need to be able to assist in the progression of a conveyancing transaction to include:

Preparation of draft Contract Papers Dealing with sale enquiries Ordering searches Exchanges and completions to include drafting completion statements, preparing SDLT Forms, Land Registry searches Post completion matters Deal with telephone calls in a confident manner providing clear, accurate and up to date information Produce documents using the firm's case management software Demonstrate good administrative skills with good attention to detail Demonstrate good organisation skills Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department Be receptive to receiving and acting on instructions given by immediate supervisor Be competent in using Word and other Microsoft Products

This is an excellent opportunity to become integral members of our Residential Conveyancing Department and to thrive in a professional and friendly environment. If you are looking for a new challenge please send your CV to [email protected].