Real Estate Paralegal

Confidential; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality real estate work

Training & development

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Salary & benefits

Modern offices Reading

Job summary

Field Seymour Parkes is seeking a motivated Real Estate Paralegal to join its highly regarded Real Estate team in Reading. You will work under qualified lawyers on commercial property matters, gaining hands-on experience and developing legal knowledge in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include file opening, KYC, document preparation, legal research, and transaction support. The role emphasizes teamwork, client service, and professional growth within a leading law firm.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with 2:1 (or higher) in a relevant field.
• Genuine interest in Real Estate and Commercial Property law.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and conduct client due diligence and KYC procedures.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, legal documents and attendance notes.
• Conduct legal research and property-related searches.
• Manage electronic documents, databases and records.
• Assist with document reviews, proofreading and production.
• Support transaction management and completion processes.
• Liaise with clients, agents and third parties.
• Assist with billing, time recording and administrative processes.
• Support business development activities and client events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Client service

Education

Degree (2:1 preferred)

Job description

Real Estate Paralegal

Field Seymour Parkes is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its highly regarded Real Estate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate or aspiring legal professional to gain hands-on experience within a leading commercial law firm, working alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of high-quality real estate matters. You will play an important role in supporting the team while developing your legal knowledge and practical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working under the supervision of qualified lawyers, you will assist with a variety of commercial property and real estate matters, providing both legal and administrative support to ensure transactions progress efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening new files and undertaking client due diligence and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures
• Preparing correspondence, reports, legal documents and attendance notes
• Conducting legal research and property-related searches
• Managing and maintaining electronic documents, databases and records
• Assisting with document reviews, proof-reading and document production
• Supporting transaction management and completion processes
• Liaising with clients, agents and other third parties
• Assisting with billing, time recording and other administrative processes
• Supporting business development activities and client events where required

About You

• Has a degree (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Has a genuine interest in Real Estate and Commercial Property law
• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills
• Has strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Is confident managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Why Join Field Seymour Parkes?

Field Seymour Parkes is one of the Thames Valley's leading law firms, recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice to businesses, individuals and organisations.

In return, we offer:

• Exposure to high-quality real estate work
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern offices in the heart of Reading

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your legal career with a respected and forward-thinking firm.