Property Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Romford is seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their busy conveyancing department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in residential property law and be skilled in managing conveyancing searches and legal documentation. This full-time, office-based role offers excellent progression opportunities and a supportive team environment. Salary ranges from £28,500 to £30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in residential property within a legal environment.
• Strong technical conveyancing knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on residential conveyancing matters.
• Manage conveyancing searches and requests.
• Assist with contract exchange and completion stages.

Skills

Residential property law

Client management

Legal documentation

Administrative skills

Job description

Service Care Legal are working with a well-established, multi-office and Lexcel-accredited high-street law firm in the Romford area seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal. This is a permanent opportunity within a busy and growing conveyancing department, offering stability, progression and a supportive team environment.

Role

Legal Assistant – Residential Property

Location: Romford

Salary: £28,500 to £30,000 per annum

Full office based during probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on support on residential conveyancing matters, with regular client contact and responsibility for progressing files
• Managing conveyancing searches, Land Registry applications, engrossments and associated legal documentation
• Assisting with matters from exchange of contracts through to completion, including post‑exchange requirements
• Working full‑time, office‑based, as part of a friendly and experienced residential property team

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in residential property within a legal environment (essential)
• Strong technical conveyancing knowledge with the ability to work independently when required
• Confident handling exchange, post‑exchange and completion stages of residential transactions
• Highly organised, personable and client‑focused, with excellent administrative skills

Contact

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.