Pear Tree.

Conveyancing Paralegal – UK Experience

Pear Tree.
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Philippines, South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 £1,000 per monthWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in residential conveyancing under England and Wales law, managing the complete UK conveyancing lifecycle, including AP1 Land Registry submissions and SDLT filings. Strong communication skills in spoken and written English, with the ability to support multiple team members effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Residential Conveyancing ExperienceAP1 Land Registry SubmissionsSDLT FilingsLegal Case Management Systems (CMS)UK Conveyancing Lifecycle Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support multiple fee earners across sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity
  • Order, track, and initially review local authority, environmental, and drainage searches
  • Log KYC/AML and TA-form onboarding compliance documents
  • Prepare standard contracts, TR1 title transfers, property questionnaires, and mortgage documentation under UK fee-earner guidance
  • Own firm-wide post-completion duties, including completion statements, SDLT returns, and AP1 Land Registry applications
  • Monitor and respond to Land Registry requisitions
  • Progress active conveyancing files during staff absences and workload spikes
  • Communicate with UK colleagues, estate agents, lenders, redemption departments, and opposing conveyancers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Direct, practical experience handling residential conveyancing under England and Wales law
  • Thorough understanding of the complete UK conveyancing lifecycle, from file opening through post-completion
  • Proven ability to independently handle AP1 Land Registry submissions, SDLT filings, and requisitions
  • Confidence operating legal Case Management Systems (CMS) and maintaining digital audit trails
  • Adaptability and willingness to perform administrative tasks while supporting multiple team members
  • Clear, articulate spoken and written English
  • Ability to work UK business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • UK public holidays
  • Full-time remote work
  • UK business hours

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Hard Skills
KYC/AML ComplianceProperty Documentation PreparationCompletion StatementsTR1 Title TransfersMortgage DocumentationEnvironmental SearchesDrainage SearchesLocal Authority SearchesFile ProgressionDigital Audit Trails
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam SupportArticulate Writing
Industry Keywords
England and Wales LawConveyancingPost-Completion DutiesLand Registry RequisitionsUK Business Hours