Paralegal - Commercial Property

YourRecruit; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Property Paralegal in Oxted. This role involves supporting a busy property caseload that includes commercial and residential transactions. Applicants should have at least two years of property team experience, strong organisational skills, knowledge of Land Registry procedures, and the ability to manage post-completion work. This position offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities in property law.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a property team.
• Sound knowledge of Land Registry procedures.
• Experience managing post‑completion work.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy property caseload.
• Handle Land Registry tasks.
• Manage post-completion work.
• Draft legal documents and forms.
• Communicate with clients and other parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication abilities

Proficiency with case management software

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A well‑established professional firm in Oxted is seeking a skilled Commercial Property Paralegal. This dynamic role offers exposure to both commercial and residential property matters, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance legal expertise and progress a career in property law.

📍 Oxted
💰 Circa £33,000 per annum
🕓 Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm

Responsibilities

• Support a busy property caseload, assisting with commercial and residential transactions.
• Handle Land Registry tasks, including obtaining title deeds, lodging applications, and managing requisitions.
• Manage post‑completion work such as submitting SDLT returns and filing Companies House forms (MR01, MR04, etc.).
• Draft and complete legal documents and forms, including replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE).
• Communicate with clients, lenders, agents, brokers, surveyors, and solicitors to keep transactions on track.
• Conduct client onboarding in accordance with AML compliance procedures.
• Prepare completion statements and bills, and manage associated accounts queries.
• Organise and maintain case files, correspondence, and documents using the firm’s case management system.
• Provide professional, approachable client support, both in person and over the phone.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a property team, with commercial property exposure preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Land Registry procedures and property documentation.
• Experience managing post‑completion work and legal forms.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy environment.
• Residential conveyancing experience acceptable, but commercial property knowledge ideal.

Application

Interested? Please send your CV in a Word format only. Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship).

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