Property Paralegal

Stamp James Solicitors; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing independent law firm in Exeter is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their team. The role involves file creation, legal research, and handling document preparation for property transactions. Ideal candidates should have experience in commercial or residential property transactions, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with sales and purchases of commercial or residential property transactions (preferably 2 years).
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
• Team player with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create files and obtain title documents from Land Registry.
• Conduct legal research and prepare drafts of legal documents.
• Handle client communications and administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal research

File creation

Account reconciliation

Communication

Job description

Overview

Stamp James Solicitors are based in Southernhay, Exeter. We're an independent specialist property law firm dealing with residential & commercial property, land and business transfer. We are growing and are subsequently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join our team!

Responsibilities

Duties include:

• File creation;
• Obtaining and reviewing title documents from the Land Registry;
• Carrying out legal research;
• Preparing first drafts of legal documents (such as mortgages and undertakings);
• Submitting searches and, if requested, reporting on searches;
• Dealing with pre-completion requirements;
• Dealing with completions;
• Preparing all necessary accounts forms and understanding client ledgers;
• Preparing and submitting Companies House registrations;
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions;
• Account reconciliation, file closing;
• Handling telephone calls with clients and third parties, and dealing with basic telephone enquiries;
• Administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing and letter writing.

Desired experience

• dealing with sales and purchases of commercial property or residential transactions (preferably 2 years)
• acting on behalf of lenders (either mortgage or equity release finance) preparing security documents and reports on title (ideal but not essential)
• ability to work to strict deadlines, prioritise caseload and work as a member of a team.