Paralegal / Legal Executive

Clayton Legal; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts on legal services

Income protection

Life assurance worth 3x your annual

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development and training

Career progression within an establish

Supportive and collaborative working

Opportunity to work across conveyanc*

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Newark-on-Trent is seeking a Conveyancing / Land Development Paralegal or Legal Executive to join a busy team. The role offers hands-on support across residential conveyancing, new homes and infrastructure matters, with real scope to build experience alongside experienced fee earners.

You will prepare quotations, conduct property searches, draft standard contracts, liaise with clients and third parties, and support exchanges and registrations, while maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Paralegal or Legal Executive with conveyancing experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing including part exchanges.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Proficient MS Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to fee earners across a varied caseload.
• Prepare quotations and conduct property searches.
• Prepare standard contract documentation and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Manage enquiries, correspondence and file records.
• Support exchange, completion and post-completion matters.
• Assist with SDLT submissions, Companies House filings and Land Registry registrations.
• Maintain time recording and billing processes.
• Work to quality, compliance and risk management standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independence

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Conveyancing / Land Development Paralegal or Legal Executive

Newark-on-Trent | Full-Time | Up to £32,000

The Opportunity

Looking for a role where you can build your conveyancing experience, work alongside experienced fee earners and get involved in more than just the day-to-day admin?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established Conveyancing and Land Development team in Newark-on-Trent, supporting a varied caseload across residential conveyancing, new homes and infrastructure matters.

This would suit an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive looking for their next step within a supportive team, with plenty of opportunity to develop their technical knowledge and career.

The Role

You’ll provide hands‑on support to fee earners across a varied caseload, including:

• Preparing and issuing quotations.
• Conducting property searches.
• Preparing standard contract documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and other third parties.
• Managing enquiries and correspondence.
• Supporting exchange, completion and post‑completion matters.
• Assisting with SDLT submissions, Companies House filings and Land Registry registrations.
• Managing file closures and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Supporting fee earners with business development and new opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate time recording and supporting billing processes.
• Working in line with quality, compliance and risk management standards.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or in a similar conveyancing support role.
• Good knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures, including part exchanges.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and client care skills.
• Experience with case management systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of land law, infrastructure transactions or Section Agreements would be a bonus.

A good sense of humour and a collaborative attitude would also go down rather well.

What’s on Offer?

Alongside a salary of up to £32,000, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Staff discounts on legal and wealth management services
• Income protection
• Life assurance worth 3x your annual salary
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression within an established firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work across both conveyancing and land development matters