Property Paralegal

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchrose Associates is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal to support the Partners and the property team on an ongoing temporary basis in a well-regarded law firm.

The role encompasses residential and commercial property work, including preparing and submitting Land Registry applications, SDLT returns, document drafting, diary management and general file work, with a standard 9:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Property Paralegal within a law firm.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial property.
• Strong understanding of property transactions and associated processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide effective support to Partners.

Responsibilities

• Typing dictation and preparing correspondence.
• Drafting Transfers, AP1s and DS1s as required.
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and documentation.
• Obtaining company documentation via Companies House.
• Completing and submitting SDLT returns online.
• Preparing report documentation for purchases.
• Obtaining quotes for indemnity policies.
• Diary management.
• File opening and completion of due diligence requirements.
• File closures and general file management.
• Providing general administrative and paralegal support to the Partners and wider property team.

Skills

Property Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing a well-established law firm, which is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal for an ongoing temporary position.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm renowned for providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice. They are now looking for an experienced Property Paralegal to join their friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis.

The Opportunity

The successful Property Paralegal will provide support to the Partners and wider property team, ideally bringing experience across both residential and commercial property. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Paralegal seeking a full-time ongoing temporary position within a well-regarded and supportive law firm.

Responsibilities will include:

• Typing dictation and preparing correspondence
• Drafting Transfers, AP1s and DS1s as required
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and documentation
• Obtaining company documentation via Companies House
• Completing and submitting SDLT returns online
• Preparing report documentation for purchases
• Obtaining quotes for indemnity policies
• Diary management
• File opening and completion of due diligence requirements
• File closures and general file management
• Providing general administrative and paralegal support to the Partners and wider property team

This Property Paralegal role is a full-time, temporary position, working Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Property Paralegal within a law firm is essential
• Experience in residential and/or commercial property
• Strong understanding of property transactions and associated processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and provide effective support to Partners

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK