Property Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in St Albans is seeking a skilled Property Paralegal to enhance their supportive team. This role involves drafting contract packs, managing client communications, and ensuring smooth property transactions. With a commitment to exceptional service in a friendly, almost paperless environment, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to work with dedicated professionals. If you have a passion for property law and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Property Paralegal is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and send out Contract Packs and assist clients with enquiries.
• Manage multiple cases and ensure timely completion of transactions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Case Management

Education

Relevant Legal Qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Paralegal to join a well-established St Albans law firm, committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients.

Their team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of service in a friendly, supportive, and almost paperless environment.

We are seeking an experienced Property Paralegal to join a busy and supportive team, reporting to the Head of Property.

What’s in it for you:

Salary: £25-30k Depending on experience

Hours: 34.5 hours per week – 9.00 – 5.00 Monday to Thursday and 9.00 – 4.30 on Friday.

Pension, free parking, company events

Key Responsibilities:

1. Draft and send out Contract Packs
2. Order Freehold/Leasehold Management Packs
3. Correspond with Management Companies and provide updates to estate agents and clients as required
4. Order Redemption Statements
5. Assist clients with and reply to enquiries raised
6. Exchange Contracts, Draft Completion Statements, attend to completion
7. Order Searches, Review Mortgage Offers, review replies to enquiries, provide updates to estate agents and clients as required
8. Draft Transfer Deeds, Draft Deed of Covenant
9. Carry out pre-exchange searches (priority and bankruptcy), Exchange contracts
10. Submit Certificates of Title to Lenders
11. Draft Completion Statements
12. Attend to completion
13. Submit SDLT Forms, Submit AP1 Forms, Prepare and submit First Registration applications, Draft RX forms

What the employer is looking for:

1. 2 years’ experience within a Property Paralegal role
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
4. Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
5. Ability to deal with post completion matters where required
6. Ability to deal with Purchase Transactions (with Fee Earners guidance)
7. Ability to deal with Sales Transactions (with Fee Earners guidance)