Paralegal - Conveyancing - Rustington

Paralegal - Conveyancing - Rustington
£competitive
Rustington, West Sussex
Full-time 35 hours per week – in person
 
GWCA Solicitors provide legal services for individuals and businesses, with offices in Arundel, Broadwater, Goring, Hove, Lancing, Rustington, Steyning and Worthing.
 
We take pride in always offering a professional service.
 
We currently have a position for a Conveyancing Paralegal for our Rustington office.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in Conveyancing as an experienced Paralegal.
The role will include:
Client File Management
  • Open and maintain conveyancing files.
  • Obtain identification documents and complete anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
  • Keep clients updated on transaction progress.
Property Sale Transactions
  • Prepare contract packs.
  • Obtain title documents from HM Land Registry.
  • Review property information forms (TA6, TA10, TA7 where applicable).
  • Respond to enquiries raised by buyers' solicitors.
  • Arrange document signing and completion requirements.
Property Purchase Transactions
  • Review draft contracts and title documentation.
  • Order and review property searches, including:
    • Local Authority Searches
    • Environmental Searches
    • Water & Drainage Searches
    • Chancel Repair Searches (where relevant)
  • Raise enquiries with the seller's solicitor.
  • Review mortgage offers and report any issues to the supervising solicitor.
  • Prepare reports for clients on the property and search results.
Exchange and Completion
  • Prepare completion statements.
  • Arrange transfer of funds.
  • Coordinate exchange of contracts.
  • Confirm completion with all parties.
  • Handle post-completion administration.
Post-Completion Work
  • Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
  • Register ownership changes with HM Land Registry.
  • Register legal charges (mortgages).
  • Chase outstanding documents and registrations.
Benefits
20 Days holiday (rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service), Birthday Day off, Eye Care scheme, Health Care, Christmas shutdown andLong Service Awards.
At GWCA we are always looking for the best people to aspire to succeed, whilst doing right by the client and the business.
 
If you feel you have the right attributes to come and work for our dynamic team, then please email HR with a covering letter and your CV to hr@gwca.co.uk
 
Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 17:00
 
No agencies please