Property Paralegal

Duncan & Toplis; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Online fitness classes

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm is looking for a Property Paralegal with essential property experience. The ideal candidate will manage property transactions and ensure high-quality service to clients. This role offers flexibility in working hours and requires strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive approach is essential for success in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years equivalent experience.
• Proven hands-on experience within a legal services environment.
• Strong track record in handling property-related work.

Responsibilities

• Manage property transactions from start to finish.
• Prepare and draft documents related to property matters.
• Communicate with clients, solicitors, agents, and lenders.

Skills

Property experience

Effective communication

Client management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

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Join Duncan & Toplis

Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK’s largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for the biggest period of growth in our history. Our vision to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong remains at the forefront and guides everything that we do.

Our Legal Services team is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal to play a pivotal role in our continued success. This role can be full time or part time.

Property experience is essential for this role.

Please only apply if you have proven, hands-on experience within a legal services environment, specifically involving property matters.

We are seeking a candidate with practical expertise in property law who can demonstrate a strong track record of handling property-related work from start to finish. Experience in Commercial Property and/or Agricultural Property is highly desirable, alongside a solid background in Conveyancing.

The successful applicant will be comfortable managing their own workload, working accurately under pressure, and delivering high-quality service to clients. You will have a thorough understanding of relevant legal processes, documentation, and compliance requirements, and be confident liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals to progress matters efficiently.

This role demands excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines. A proactive, client-focused approach is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

If you have genuine, practical experience in property within a legal services setting and are looking to further develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Property Paralegal, you will be expected to have a solid grounding in both commercial and residential property transactions. Experience of residential conveyancing as well as commercial property and small business transactions is essential along with purchase/sale transaction and leases. In addition to handling your own case load of files you will be expected to provide support to other members of the team and to aid in business development.

• Help in communication advise to clients, solicitors, agents and lenders on all aspects of Property matters.
• Preparation and drafting of all documents in relation to property matters.
• Being able to see a matter from the opening of a file to closure of a file.
• Deal with SDLT and post completion work
• Work independently and confidentiality.
• Support solicitors with more complex matters as needed
• Be prepared to travel as required to clients and other offices.
• Follow up new leads
• Contribute to the marketing of the Legal Services Team

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone with:

• 3 - 5 years equivalent experience.
• Property experiance is mandatory
• Ability to draft documentation accurately with attention to detail.
• Must be a good communicator and able to demonstrate effective client inter-personal skills.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own development.

(please note we are not looking to sponsor or provide proffessional study for this role).

Why Join Duncan & Toplis?

From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our purpose ‘to positively impact our people, communities, and the world around us’ sits at our core, and our inherent values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity emphasise this.

Sounds like the right fit for you? Let’s talk!

Duncan & Toplis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

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