Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Brandon James Ltd; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd is seeking an organised Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to support a Partner within a busy Residential Property team. You will handle a varied caseload including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity, combining legal and administrative tasks to deliver high-quality client service.

This role requires proactive, experienced candidates who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and contribute

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a law firm is essential.
• Strong residential conveyancing experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good client care and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong typing and document management skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Professional and flexible approach to supporting a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Partner with a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and lenders.
• Preparing and assisting with contracts, leases and completion statements.
• Assisting with Land Registry applications and title searches.
• Supporting post-completion matters.
• Managing electronic and physical filing in line with firm procedures.
• Arranging appointments, meetings and diary commitments.
• Dealing with client enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Assisting with general case administration and preparation of legal documents.
• Audio and copy typing using digital dictation where required.
• Ensuring files and case management systems are kept accurate and up to date.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client care

Tools

Legal case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to support a Partner within a busy Residential Property team.

The successful candidate will assist with a varied caseload covering freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. The role combines legal and administrative support, client communication, file management and post-completion work.

This would suit a proactive paralegal with previous residential conveyancing experience who is confident managing competing priorities and providing high-quality support in a busy, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Partner with a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and lenders.
• Preparing and assisting with contracts, leases and completion statements.
• Assisting with Land Registry applications and title searches.
• Supporting post-completion matters.
• Managing electronic and physical filing in line with firm procedures.
• Arranging appointments, meetings and diary commitments.
• Dealing with client enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Assisting with general case administration and preparation of legal documents.
• Audio and copy typing using digital dictation where required.
• Ensuring files and case management systems are kept accurate and up to date.

About You

• Previous experience working within a law firm is essential.
• Strong residential conveyancing experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good client care and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong typing and document management skills.
• Good level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Professional and flexible approach to supporting a busy team.

What’s on Offer

• £26,000 – £29,000 salary
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Residential Property Partner.
• Exposure to a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your conveyancing experience and legal career.
• Full-time, permanent position.