Property Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cover

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced adoption, maternity and ppa y

Job summary

Confidential in London is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to support a busy residential property team. The role involves handling a range of transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and remortgages, plus post-completion work and AML checks.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing, strong attention to detail and excellent communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Residential Property Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and post-completion work.
• Experience completing SDLT returns, HMLR applications and dealing with requisitions.
• Knowledge of leasehold post-completion requirements.
• Experience supporting fee earners with exchange and completion.
• Confident handling file opening, AML compliance and file closing procedures.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with clients, agents and solicitors.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residential property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build, remortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions.
• Complete and submit SDLT returns accurately and on time.
• Prepare Companies House submissions where required.
• Submit HMLR applications and deal with any requisitions.
• Handle leasehold post-completion requirements.
• Support fee earners through exchange and completion.
• Open new files and assist with AML compliance checks.
• Manage file closing processes in line with firm procedures.
• Liaise with clients, agents and solicitors regarding general enquiries and case updates.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

AML compliance

File opening/closing

SDLT returns

HMLR applications

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Residential Property Paralegal- Job Type: Full-time, office-based- Location: London- Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

A well-established, Legal 500 law firm is looking for a Residential Property Paralegal to join its residential property team in London. This is a career Residential Property Paralegal position supporting a busy department with a range of residential transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new build, remortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Residential Property Paralegal who enjoys working in a professional, supportive environment and is confident handling post-completion and transactional support work. Please note, this role is not suitable for someone seeking Qualifying Work Experience.

Day-to-day of the role

• Assist with residential property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build, remortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions
• Complete and submit SDLT returns accurately and on time
• Prepare Companies House submissions where required
• Submit HMLR applications and deal with any requisitions
• Handle leasehold post-completion requirements
• Support fee earners through exchange and completion
• Open new files and assist with AML compliance checks
• Manage file closing processes in line with firm procedures
• Liaise with clients, agents and solicitors regarding general enquiries and case updates

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working as a Residential Property Paralegal
• Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and post-completion work
• Experience completing SDLT returns, HMLR applications and dealing with requisitions
• Knowledge of leasehold post-completion requirements
• Experience supporting fee earners with exchange and completion
• Confident handling file opening, AML compliance and file closing procedures
• Strong communication skills when dealing with clients, agents and solicitors
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload effectively

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Healthcare cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay after a qualifying period
• Opportunity to develop within a respected law firm
• Supportive and collaborative team environment