Property Paralegal – Flexible Hours & Growth

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Modern working environment at CivicOff

Life Assurance - 3x annual salary (LG)

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Paralegal to join the Property Team. You will provide essential legal and administrative support across a varied caseload, working with solicitors and clients to ensure efficient progress and high-quality service.

You will handle property transactions, prepare contracts and completion documents, and conduct legal research while maintaining accurate records and strong stakeholder relationships. A proactive, confidential approach is required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience in a legal environment or interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with a broad range of property transactions and legal matters.
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents and reports.
• Preparing files, contracts, leases, licences and completion documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and summarising findings for lawyers and clients.
• Managing case files and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Liaising with internal clients, external organisations, legal representatives and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with completions, registrations and post-completion work.
• Supporting the team in delivering an efficient and responsive legal service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

DocuSign

Case management system

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Paralegal to join the Property Team. You will provide essential legal and administrative support across a varied caseload, working with solicitors and clients to ensure efficient progress and high-quality service.

You will handle property transactions, prepare contracts and completion documents, and conduct legal research while maintaining accurate records and strong stakeholder relationships. A proactive, confidential approach is required.