Paralegal

Paris Smith LLP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in the South is seeking a talented paralegal to join their Plot Sales team in Southampton. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including preparing contract packs, liaising with clients and lenders, and ensuring completion processes run smoothly. Previous experience in residential conveyancing or plot sales is desirable. The firm values employees' health and happiness, offering supportive rewards and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract packs to send out to buyer’s solicitors.
• Deal with enquiries.
• Maintain a set of precedent replies to enquiries on each development.
• Liaise with the developer client’s representative at all times.
• Liaise with client regarding completion dates.
• Notify client when exchange takes place.
• Notify any selling agent that exchange has taken place.
• Produce completion statements for the buyer and the client.
• Liaise with the lender for completion requirements.
• Ensure relevant documentation is sent to the client to sign.
• Confirm completion to the selling agent.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good organisation skills

Good attention to detail

Excellent IT and keyboard skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good teamwork skills

Previous residential conveyancing or plot sales experience

Job description

Paris Smith LLP is one of the South’s largest regional law firms and has celebrated over 200 years in business. We are committed to ensuring that our clients have a positive experience with the firm, and to inspire and develop our people to reach their full potential. We are based in offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth with 46 partners and employing 173 members of staff.

We are looking for a talented paralegal to join our Plot Sales team in Southampton. The Property department is recognised as an “outstanding Property team” and a leader in the South of England. Our Property lawyers have a well‑earned reputation for providing sound and pragmatic legal advice across all property matters.

The Candidate

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and to manage own high‑volume caseload
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills
• The ability to work well, sometimes under pressure, to tight deadlines
• Good teamwork skills
• Previous residential conveyancing or plot sales experience is desirable

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Pre‑exchange including:

• Preparing contract packs to send out to buyer’s solicitors
• Dealing with enquiries
• Maintain a set of precedent replies to enquiries on each development
• Liaise with the developer client’s representative at all times to keep them updated

Exchange of contracts (under supervision) including:

• Liaising with client with regard to completion dates
• Notifying client when exchange takes place
• Notifying any selling agent that exchange has taken place
• Notifying any lender that exchange has taken place
• Producing completion statements for the buyer and the client

Completing the matter including:

• Liaising with the lender as to their completion requirements
• Ensuring the relevant documentation is sent to the client to sign
• Ensuring all relevant documentation is sent to the Buyer confirming the property is ready for completion and documentation for signature
• Confirming completion to the selling agent and settling their commission
• File closure procedures

Rewards and Benefits

We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.