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Conveyancing Paralegal – UK Experience
Pear Tree.Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • South Africa, PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 £1,000 per monthWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in residential conveyancing under English and Welsh law, with a thorough understanding of the UK conveyancing lifecycle. Proficient in handling Land Registry submissions, SDLT filings, and maintaining compliance documentation while effectively communicating with legal teams and third parties.
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Residential Conveyancing ExperienceUK Conveyancing Lifecycle KnowledgeAP1 Land Registry SubmissionsSDLT FilingsLegal Case Management Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support multiple fee earners across sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity
- Order, track, and initially review property search packages, including local authority, environmental, and drainage searches
- Log onboarding compliance documents, including KYC/AML and TA forms
- Prepare standard contracts, transfers of title (TR1), property questionnaires, and mortgage documentation under UK fee-earner guidance
- Own department-wide post-completion work, including preparing completion statements, drafting and submitting SDLT returns, and submitting Land Registry applications (AP1)
- Monitor and respond promptly to Land Registry requisitions
- Progress active conveyancing files under supervision during fee-earner leave or workload spikes
- Communicate with UK colleagues, estate agents, lenders, redemption departments, and opposing conveyancers
- Relieve pressure on UK fee earners, free capacity for complex legal matters, and maintain continuity of caseloads
Requirements
What you’ll need- Direct, practical experience handling residential conveyancing specifically under English and Welsh law
- Thorough understanding of the complete UK conveyancing lifecycle, from file opening, search ordering, and contract drafting to exchange, completion, and post-completion
- Proven track record of independently handling AP1 Land Registry submissions, SDLT filings, and resolving requisitions
- Confident operating legal Case Management Systems (CMS) and keeping digital audit trails up to date
- Comfortable with administrative tasks and serving as a floating resource supporting multiple team members
- Clear, articulate spoken and written English for professional collaboration with UK legal teams and third parties
- Must be based in South Africa or the Philippines
Benefits
Comp & perks- UK public holidays
- Full-time remote work
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Hard Skills
Property Search Packages ReviewContract DraftingCompletion Statements PreparationKYC/AML ComplianceMortgage Documentation PreparationLand Registry ApplicationsFile ProgressionRequisition ResolutionDigital Audit Trail ManagementAdministrative Support
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationArticulate English ProficiencyTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPressure Management
Tools & Technologies
Legal Case Management Systems
Industry Keywords
ConveyancingEnglish LawWelsh LawCompliance DocumentationFee Earner SupportProperty TransactionsCompletion ProcessSearch OrderingEquity TransfersResidential Property