Hybrid Paralegal – Property Transactions

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

LGPS

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join the Property Team, supporting a broad range of property matters, transactions and projects. You will work closely with solicitors and clients to ensure timely, high-quality legal services across the council.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£29,071–£40,444 per year) and a supportive environment where you can develop legal skills and progress within local government.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience in a legal environment or strong interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with a broad range of property transactions and legal matters.
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents and reports.
• Preparing files, contracts, leases, licences and completion documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and summarising findings for lawyers and clients.
• Managing case files and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Liaising with internal clients, external organisations, legal representatives and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with completions, registrations and post-completion work.
• Supporting the team in delivering an efficient and responsive legal service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills written

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

DocuSign

Legal case management system

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join the Property Team, supporting a broad range of property matters, transactions and projects. You will work closely with solicitors and clients to ensure timely, high-quality legal services across the council.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£29,071–£40,444 per year) and a supportive environment where you can develop legal skills and progress within local government.