About Us Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year. Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE As a Paralegal in our New Build Conveyancing team, you will be carrying out key functions within the new build conveyancing process as part of a larger team. For this role, previous conveyancing experience is vital and experience of the new build conveyancing process will be advantageous to an applicant but is not essential if solid previous experience of conveyancing can be demonstrated. For the right candidate demonstrating the right approach, qualities and ethos, there may be an opportunity to progress to a formal training opportunity and qualify as a Solicitor within the new build conveyancing team (subject to previous qualifications / eligibility criteria.





Key Responsibilities New Build Purchases Checking search results and sending search reports

Thoroughly checking mortgage offers and dealing with standard lender reporting (specific reporting requirements for new build matters)

Carrying out exchange of contracts

Dealing with legal completion (including producing completion statements, and carrying out all usual pre-completion tasks).

Residential Sale

Transactions A reasonable understanding of a registered title.

Issuing CQS compliant contract packs

Dealing with pre-contract conveyancing enquiries (with fee earner support)

Dealing with part exchange transactions

Mortgage redemptions

Legal completion This is a hybrid role based from our Leeds office.

What You'll Bring Previous conveyancing experience

Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills.

Able to work well under pressure

Able to work strongly as the key part of a team A keen eye for detail is paramount in this role

Solid communication and interpersonal abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems and web based conveyancing portals. click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact [email protected] Apply online

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