Property Paralegal (Chinese Speaking)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in London is seeking a bilingual Property Paralegal to support their Asia Desk. The role involves assisting with the conveyancing process, including document drafting and client correspondence. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in residential conveyancing and be fluent in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and draft necessary documents.
• Correspond with clients, agents, solicitors, and lenders.
• Handle post-completion tasks and manage workload efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Client Correspondence

Cantonese

Mandarin

Job description

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Client:

Burlingtons

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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About the Role

This is a full time role based in our London office reporting to the Head of our Asia Desk. You will assist the busy team with all elements of the conveyancing process. For more information, please review the Main Responsibilities and Essential Requirements below.

Main Responsibilities

• Conducting searches
• Drafting conveyancing documents as necessary
• Obtaining documents from Land Registry
• Keeping lenders updated including using LMS/Lender Exchange
• Post completion tasks (including but not limited to SDLT/serving notices/AP1s/requisitions)
• Corresponding with clients/agents/solicitors/brokers/lenders as necessary (phone & email)
• Drafting financial statements
• Calculating apportionments
• Downloading/reviewing mortgage offers and populating mortgage deeds
• Self motivated/disciplined with the ability to organise time to manage the workload efficiently
• Can work well under pressure in fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• 1 year minimum experience in residential conveyancing
• Dependent on experience

How to apply

• Please submit your CV and a covering letter
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they meet the Essential Requirements and their ability to perform the Main Responsibilities

About Burlingtons

Burlingtons is a full service law firm with international reach. We’re headquartered at 5 Stratford Place; just a stone’s throw from Bond Street station in the heart of London’s West End. We’re trusted as the go-to lawyers in London by businesses and individuals from all over the world. We’re proud to have a diverse, resourceful and highly skilled team of lawyers, who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields and speak over 10 different languages between them.