Property Paralegal

Simpson Judge Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Cardiff is seeking a Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support their growing team. This role offers a great opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment, with a focus on work-life balance and career progression.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure

Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Team incentives and bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working in a law firm, ideally within Conveyancing.
• Genuine interest to work within and develop in Property Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling various residential property & Buy to let transactions.
• Provide Paralegal support to the Solicitors and Fee Earners.
• Conducting searches to identify potential issues affecting transactions.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Job description

Job Title: Property Paralegal / Legal assistant
Department: Buy To Let
Salary: £24K – £27K DOE + Bonus.
Hours: Full Time, 9-5,
Location: Cardiff, Bristol, Hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS459

Overview
Well established specialist firm in Cardiff is looking to take on a Legal assistant/ Paralegal as a result of recent promotions and increase workload. You will be surrounded by a team of highly experienced property solicitors and will be in the perfect environment to learn and develop.
Simpson Judge have a long standing relationship with this firm, and have placed several candidates here over the past 12 months. The last paralegal is now part way through their training contract. We can confidently say that this is an excellent place to work, they value work life balance, and they will provide the support to help you progress in your career.

YOUR DAY TO DAY
* Assist in handling various residential property & Buy to let transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, purchase contracts, lease agreements, and mortgage documents from initiation to completion.
* Provide Paralegal support to the Solicitors and Fee Earners dealing with Residential Property and Buy to let Conveyancing matters.
* Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing essential legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage agreements, lease agreements, and purchase contracts.
* Conducting searches, including title searches, local authority searches, and environmental assessments, to identify potential issues affecting transactions.
* Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth communication and progression of transactions.
* Ensuring all activities adhere to legal and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate and organised records throughout the conveyancing process.
* Keeping clients up to date throughout the process.
* Managing post-completion activities such as filing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and registering properties with the Land Registry.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* At least 2 years experience working in a law firm, ideally within Conveyancing.
* Team player, motivated and self sufficient
* Experience ordering searches.
* Clear written and spoken communication.
* Genuine interest to work within and develop in Property Law.
* Proficient IT skills

IN RETURN
* 22 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure
* All work equipment provided for office and home working
* Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week.
* Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing.
* Free Parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee assistance programme
* Team incentives and bonus’
* Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk