Paralegal

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd seeks a Paralegal or Legal Secretary in Mansfield to support a busy Residential Conveyancing team. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a salary in the £25,000–£30,000 (DOE) range.

You will provide high-quality secretarial and admin support, ensuring files progress smoothly and clients receive a professional service. You will handle document production, file management, client communication, diary management, and land registry tasks while maintaining

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal support role, ideally within residential conveyancing.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solutions focused approach to work.
• Confidence using MS Office Suite and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Document Production - Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, contracts, forms and correspondence.
• File Management - Opening, maintaining and closing files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Client Communication - Handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally, maintaining excellent client care.
• Diary & Workflow Support - Managing diaries, booking appointments, scheduling meetings and supporting fee earners with workload organisation.
• Land Registry & Searches - Submitting applications, conducting searches and assisting with pre completion and post completion tasks.
• Conveyancing Support - Assisting with contract packs, enquiries, SDLT forms, TR1s and other conveyancing documentation.
• Billing & Administration - Assisting with billing, file audits, compliance checks and general administrative duties.

Skills

Legal support experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office / case management

Proactive problem solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal or Legal Secretary Sector: Residential Conveyancing Location: Mansfield Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,000 £30,000 (DOE) A well established law firm in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, organised and proactive legal support professional who enjoys working within a fast paced conveyancing department. You will provide high quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Residential Conveyancing team, ensuring matters progress smoothly and clients receive an efficient, professional service.

Responsibilities

• Document Production - Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, contracts, forms and correspondence.
• File Management - Opening, maintaining and closing files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Client Communication - Handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally, maintaining excellent client care.
• Diary & Workflow Support - Managing diaries, booking appointments, scheduling meetings and supporting fee earners with workload organisation.
• Land Registry & Searches - Submitting applications, conducting searches and assisting with pre completion and post completion tasks.
• Conveyancing Support - Assisting with contract packs, enquiries, SDLT forms, TR1s and other conveyancing documentation.
• Billing & Administration - Assisting with billing, file audits, compliance checks and general administrative duties.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a legal support role, ideally within residential conveyancing.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solutions focused approach to work.
• Confidence using MS Office Suite and case management systems.

If you re looking for a specialist role within the legal industry and enjoy supporting a busy conveyancing team, this would be a great opportunity for you.