Paralegal - Residential Property

BCL Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Sales & Home Ownership team. The role involves assisting with various property transactions and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have residential conveyancing experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits/bonus package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Prior experience in residential conveyancing required.
• Excellent communication and client care skills necessary.
• Strong IT literacy and organisational abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the sale of new build and shared ownership properties.
• Managing staircasing transactions, Deeds of Variation, and licence to assign matters.
• Advising on right to buy and right to acquire sales.
• Conducting files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
• Supporting the wider team on conveyancing and property-related matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational abilities

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

Senior Paralegal - Residential Property

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

An established national law firm with a strong reputation in the property sector is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Sales & Home Ownership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in residential conveyancing to take the next step in their legal career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• Assisting with the sale of new build and shared ownership properties
• Managing staircasing transactions, Deeds of Variation, and licence to assign matters
• Advising on right to buy and right to acquire sales
• Conducting files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures
• Supporting the wider team on conveyancing and property-related matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About You

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.

• Prior experience in residential conveyancing
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong IT literacy and organisational abilities
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to develop specialist expertise

The Benefits

This role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded team that encourages professional growth and ongoing development. You'll gain exposure to a variety of property transactions and enjoy a positive, inclusive workplace culture. You will also be rewarded with a high competitive salary, excellent benefits/bonus package and flexible hybrid working.

To Apply

If you're an ambitious paralegal seeking to develop your property expertise within a supportive and progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you.