Property Paralegal / Conveyancing: Hybrid Work & Growth

JS Legal Recruitment Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Onsite Parking

Company Bonus

Bupa

Share save scheme

Life Assurance

9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Property Paralegal / Conveyancing Assistant for a Witham-based in-house legal team on a fixed term contract. You will support the Conveyancer and Legal Manager with plot work, titles, and completions, while ensuring client communication remains proactive and accurate.

The role requires at least 1 year of residential property experience. Skills in Word/Outlook/Excel and case management are essential, with excellent communication being a must.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of residential property experience is preferred.
• New Builds and Plot sales experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, plus case management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to a Conveyancer, Legal Manager, and Company Solicitor.
• Assist with plot work: reservations, engrossments, filing, exchanges, title checks, and completions.
• Handle standard conveyancing matters under supervision.
• Manage post-completion tasks such as SDLT returns and Land Registration.
• Assist with lease/transfer variation and reversion sales and retentions collection.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and lenders to progress residential transactions.

Skills

Residential property experience

Communication skills

Word, Outlook, Excel

Case management software

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Case management

Job description

JS Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Property Paralegal / Conveyancing Assistant for a Witham-based in-house legal team on a fixed term contract. You will support the Conveyancer and Legal Manager with plot work, titles, and completions, while ensuring client communication remains proactive and accurate.

The role requires at least 1 year of residential property experience. Skills in Word/Outlook/Excel and case management are essential, with excellent communication being a must.