Paralegal

Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the City of London is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Property Paralegal to join their established team. The role requires managing a caseload of residential property transactions and providing proactive support to fee earners. Candidates should have solid conveyancing experience and strong communication skills, ensuring exceptional client service throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with solid conveyancing experience.
• Ability to manage elements of a caseload.
• Excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage a caseload of residential property matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and prepare contract packs.
• Liaise with clients and provide timely updates.

Job description

Residential Property Paralegal

Location: City of London

Search recruitment are looking for a detail-oriented Residential Property Paralegal to join our well-established team based in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with solid conveyancing experience to work within a fast-paced, high-performing department handling high-value and complex residential transactions.

You will play a key role in supporting fee earners while also managing elements of your own caseload, ensuring an exceptional client experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage a caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build transactions, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Conduct legal research, draft key documents, and prepare contract packs and reports on title.
• Carry out due diligence including searches, title investigations, and raising/responding to enquiries.
• Liaise directly with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders, and other solicitors, delivering clear and timely updates.
• Prepare completion statements, coordinate exchange and completion, and handle post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Provide proactive administrative and legal support to fee earners on more complex matters.
• Support business development initiatives where required.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.