Paralegal – Residential Property

Lester Aldridge; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a proactive Paralegal to support their Residential Property team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development, working closely with experienced legal professionals on diverse property matters. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and relevant legal qualifications.

Benefits

Ongoing career development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Access to Perkbox for discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of conveyancing and property matters.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload from file opening to completion.
• Providing support to fee earners, including drafting documents.
• Handling daily case management tasks and liaising with clients.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

IT Systems Proficiency

Education

LPC

Law Degree

MILEX Qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our busy Residential Property team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal career with a well-respected firm, working alongside experienced partners and fee earners on a diverse range of property matters.

About the Role

As a Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team by:

1. Managing your own caseload from file opening to completion.
2. Providing high-quality support to fee earners, including drafting documents and conducting research.
3. Handling daily case management tasks such as file reviews, actioning deadlines, and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors.
4. Assisting with completions and post-completion procedures, including fund transmissions and redemptions.
5. Maintaining accurate and detailed records on the case management system.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous legal experience (desirable but not essential).
• An LPC, Law degree, MILEX qualification, or equivalent (desirable).
• A good working knowledge of conveyancing and related property matters.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.
• Confidence using IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and legal software).
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset, able to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Access to Perkbox, offering a range of online discounts and perks.