UK Residential Conveyancing Paralegal (South Africa Remote)

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.

• 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.

• 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.