Conveyancing Paralegal (Remote, UK Client)

About the role

A UK-based East London law firm handling about 100 residential conveyancing matters per month is creating a flexible, floating offshore conveyancing resource. It is looking for an adaptable, reliable Conveyancing Paralegal to work remotely from South Africa or the Philippines, supporting multiple fee earners and covering active caseloads during high volume or annual leave under UK supervision. Working hours are UK business hours and holidays are UK public holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Support several fee earners across sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity, moving between their files where demand is highest
• Order, track and review initial property search packages (local authority, environmental, drainage) and log KYC/AML and TA forms
• Draft standard contracts, transfers of title (TR1), property questionnaires and mortgage documentation under fee-earner guidance
• Own post-completion work end to end: completion statements, SDLT returns and Land Registry applications (AP1)
• Monitor and respond to Land Registry requisitions promptly
• Progress active files under supervision and communicate with UK colleagues, estate agents, lenders, redemption departments and opposing conveyancers

Required profile

• Direct, practical experience of residential conveyancing under English and Welsh law (general SA/PH qualifications without UK conveyancing experience will not be considered)
• Thorough knowledge of the full UK conveyancing lifecycle, from file opening and searches to exchange, completion and post-completion
• Proven ability to handle AP1 submissions, SDLT filings and requisitions independently
• Clear, articulate spoken and written English

Required skills

• Confident use of legal case management systems and keeping digital audit trails up to date
• Comfortable with administrative tasks and able to act as a floating resource for several team members