# UK Residential Conveyancing Paralegal (South Africa Remote)

**Company:** [D2B](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/dcaVtKQqXr9FwBNppNCBH9.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** RecOps

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## Description

**Location:** 100% Remote (**Strictly South Africa-based only**)  
**Salary:** £900 – £1,200 / month  
**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.

## Requirements

-   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.

## Benefits

-   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.