About The Position
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. This is a fully remote position based in South Africa, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working hours aligned with the UK.
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.
- Currently residing and legally eligible to work in South Africa.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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