Paralegal

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

4% pension contributions

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Free on-site parking

Voluntary healthcare cash plan

Discounts on legal services

Regular social and community events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Blackburn is seeking a Paralegal to support a busy rural property team, handling conveyancing and land-related matters for farming clients. The role offers full-time permanent employment with a competitive salary, bonus scheme and strong benefits.

You will assist with land registry applications, SDLT documents, case management, and client communications, contributing to a high standard of service and efficient transaction progression.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of property law
• Proficiency in land registry procedures
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Prior experience in residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property work
• Strong written communication skills
• An interest in the rural and farming sectors would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with land registry applications, requisitions and first registrations
• Assisting with the preparation of SDLT documents, completion statements and bills
• Managing case administration throughout the life of a transaction
• Liaising with clients, lenders and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system

Skills

Property law

Land registry

Case management

Residential conveyancing

Real estate

Written communication

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Paralegal to join a highly successful property team dealing with rural matters, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, on a full-time, permanent job basis. Paying a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, this Paralegal job offers 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, health and wellbeing support and complimentary onsite parking, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career supporting specialist property and rural business lawyers.

About the Role

As Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive support to the rural business, real estate and commercial property team, assisting with a broad range of conveyancing and property matters for clients in the farming and rural sector.

• Supporting fee earners with land registry applications, requisitions and first registrations
• Assisting with the preparation of SDLT documents, completion statements and bills
• Managing case administration throughout the life of a transaction
• Liaising with clients, lenders and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system

About You

To be considered for this Paralegal job, you will have good knowledge and experience of property law, gained in a residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property support role. Experience of rural or agricultural work is not required, although a genuine interest in this sector would be an advantage.

• Good knowledge and experience of property law
• Proficiency in land registry procedures
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Prior experience in residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property work
• Strong written communication skills
• An interest in the rural and farming sectors would be an advantage, though this is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

This Paralegal job comes with a strong benefits package designed to reward and support you.

• 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• 4% Pension contributions
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Voluntary healthcare cash plan
• Discounts on legal services
• Regular social and community activities
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm recognised in the leading independent legal directories for the quality of its work, based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The firm has a long-standing reputation for supporting rural and farming businesses across the region, alongside a broader real estate and commercial property practice. You will join a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, professional development and delivering a high standard of client service.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.