Experienced Property Paralegal

Legal Southwest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal to join their team. The role involves handling a variety of property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and Land Registry applications. The successful candidate should have prior experience in the social housing sector and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working pattern is available after initial office training. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience handling sales, purchases, leases, and property-related transactions.
• A solid understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Strong communication skills for client updates.
• A collaborative approach with independent work capability.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the Social Housing Property department.
• Handle a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Manage your own caseload effectively.

Skills

Experience with property transactions

Understanding of the conveyancing process

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking to appoint an experienced Property Paralegal to join their expanding team.

The Role

You will be providing key support within the busy Social Housing Property department. The work will be varied and will cover a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, plot sales, shared ownership matters (such as staircasing, assignments, and lease extensions), Land Registry applications and requisitions, as well as other general property matters.

Skills & Experience required

• Previous experience handling sales, purchases, leases, and property-related transactions, ideally within the social housing sector.
• A solid understanding of the conveyancing process, with the ability to manage your own caseload.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear updates to clients.
• A collaborative approach, balanced with the ability to work independently when required.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and professional, with a positive and adaptable attitude.

Additional Information

The role will initially be office-based in Exeter to allow for integration into the team and access to training and support. A hybrid working pattern is available following this, although the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office at least two days per week, as well as for court hearings and other work-related commitments.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

How to apply

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