Paralegal/Conveyancer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal or Conveyancer to join their established team. This role emphasizes quality over volume with responsibilities including managing caseloads of property matters and preparing legal documents. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working model, supportive leadership, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential property and strong client care skills. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a respected firm.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Birthday day off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CSR days

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property or conveyancing, qualified or non-qualified.
• Ability to manage your own workload in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of plot sales and residential property matters.
• Handling part exchange and resale transactions, reviewing searches, and reporting on title.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documents, including transfers and licences.

Skills

Client care skills

Organised and detail-focused

Proficiency with legal admin processes

Confidence using case management systems

Job description

Residential Property Paralegal or Conveyancer
Location: Cardiff (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Salary: from 28k+ dependent on experience

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's Top 100 law firms within their high-performing and long-established residential property team based in Cardiff. This is not a volume-based environment, you'll be part of a specialist team with a strong reputation for quality and service, advising well-known national housebuilders and developers.

This firm is known for its collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and progressive approach to work-life balance. They're offering a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and welcome applications from experienced paralegals, conveyancers, or property professionals regardless of formal qualifications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload of plot sales and residential property matters
• Handling part exchange and resale transactions, reviewing searches, and reporting on title
• Supporting new site launches and liaising directly with developer clients
• Preparing and reviewing legal documents, including transfers and licences
• Contributing to client meetings and daily reporting
• Assisting with departmental training and covering for colleagues during holidays to maintain client service continuity

What we’re looking for:

Experience in residential property or conveyancing, qualified or non-qualified

• Strong client care skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Proficiency with legal admin processes and confidence using case management systems
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced but supportive team environment

What you’ll get in this role:

• Join a nationally respected firm with a well-established client base
• Be part of a close-knit team that prioritises quality over volume
• Flexible hybrid working that fits around your lifestyle
• Clear progression paths and supportive leadership
• A strong benefits package including 25+ days holiday, birthday day off, EAP, CSR days, and more

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career or seeking a long-term home in a firm that truly values its people, this is an opportunity not to be missed. If you are interested, contact Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.

Even if you’re not actively looking, I would love to have a confidential chat. Sometimes the best moves come when you’re not searching for them!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.