Paralegal

Office Angels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a dynamic Paralegal to join their vibrant Property Department in Guildford. This position requires excellent communication skills and offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum. As a Paralegal, you will handle tasks such as ordering property searches, downloading documents from the Land Registry, and assisting with drafting legal paperwork. The role includes additional benefits such as private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days of holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

A robust pension scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, particularly in property law, is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Requesting Land Registry documents and ordering property searches.
• Downloading search results and title documents from Land Registry.
• Conducting ID checks and drafting letters to clients and other solicitors.
• Drafting Contracts and Transfer Deeds, preparing Completion Statements.
• Managing billing requests and activating building warranty policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Position

Paralegal – Are you an enthusiastic paralegal looking to make your mark in the property sector?

Location: Guildford (Free parking on site!)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Our client, a leading legal firm located in the heart of Guildford, is seeking a dynamic Paralegal to join their vibrant Property Department. If you're ready to dive into the fast‑paced world of property law and contribute to a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

What You will Do

• Requesting Land Registry documents and ordering property searches.
• Downloading search results and title documents from Land Registry.
• Conducting ID checks and drafting letters to clients and other solicitors.
• Drafting Contracts and Transfer Deeds, preparing Completion Statements, and calculating apportionments.
• Ordering Redemption Statements and liaising with banks to ensure timely transactions.
• Managing billing requests and activating building warranty policies.
• Completing SDLT forms, drafting and submitting Land Registry returns.
• Responding to basic requisitions from Land Registry and drafting necessary Notices.
• Updating lender portals and sending title documents to clients and lenders.
• Handling general administrative duties, including scanning incoming post and distributing documents electronically.

General Tasks

• Providing cover for reception when necessary.
• Answering phones and taking messages.
• Drafting meeting minutes and assisting with legal research and client contact.

What We Offer

• 20 days of holiday + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• A robust pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Sick leave benefits and much more!

Who You Are

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, particularly in property law, is advantageous but not essential.

How to Apply

Please apply today or email [e-mail] with your CV!

Office Angels is an equal opportunities employer who respects and appreciates people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.