Paralegal - Residential Property

Boyes Turner; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Reading is seeking a motivated Paralegal for its Residential Property team. This role involves managing residential files, handling Land Registry applications, and ensuring client satisfaction. The successful candidate will need strong communication and time management skills and must work well both independently and as part of a team. The firm offers an excellent working environment and benefits, including 25 days of holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash scheme

Bring your dog to work

Additional day off for birthday

Annual charity day off

Wellbeing hour off each week

Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal environment, preferably in residential conveyancing.
• Able to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capable of maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property files independently from exchange to completion.
• Handle post-completion matters and prepare Land Registry applications.
• Act as the initial point of contact for client communications.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

We are currently looking for an organised and motivated Paralegal to join our reputable and growing Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the teams continued success by assisting with residential conveyancing matters and helping to maintain the departments excellent reputation for client service.

Experience/ Attributes required

• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally within residential conveyancing or a similar area.
• Able to work independently on allotted tasks, taking ownership and ensuring they are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Capable of recognising and complying with deadlines, effectively prioritising time‑critical tasks and managing competing demands.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Works effectively both as part of a team and on their own initiative, showing flexibility and a proactive approach to work.
• Displays effective time management skills, planning and organising their workload to meet deadlines.
• Confident using computers, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Comfortable working to deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, building positive relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Work type

• Managing residential property files with minimal supervision, particularly from exchange of contracts through to completion.
• Handling post‑completion matters, including preparing and submitting Land Registry applications.
• Closing and archiving completed files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Ordering and reviewing conveyancing searches (e.g. local authority, drainage, environmental).
• Managing key dates and deadlines using internal diary systems.
• Completing and submitting relevant legal forms, including Land Registry applications and SDLT returns.
• Preparing and issuing fee notes and invoices to clients.
• Scanning, photocopying, and faxing documents as needed to support file management.
• Compiling and organising contract packs and other transaction documents.
• Drafting and generating bills and ensuring they are sent promptly.
• Monitoring accounts and liaising with the accounts department to track payments and balances.
• Acting as the initial point of contact for client phone calls, taking messages or providing updates where appropriate.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Travel season ticket loan scheme available
• Cycle to work scheme available
• Medicash scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• 1 x additional day off for your birthday
• 1 x annual charity day off per annum
• 1 x wellbeing hour off each week

Team structure

• 1 x Partner
• 1 x Director
• 1 x Senior Associate Conveyancer
• 1 x Solicitor
• 1 x Conveyancing Executive
• 6 x Paralegal

Other information

Boyes Turner is a highly regarded law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The expertise our teams have is vast, spanning both the corporate world and technology sector whilst also supporting private clients.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent working conditions, a forward‑thinking and friendly team environment, and the flexibility of hybrid working.