Residential Paralegal

Pertemps; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in Cardiff is seeking a Residential Paralegal to join a well-established legal team. The role involves supporting the residential property team with conveyancing transactions, document preparation and client liaison, in a friendly, professional environment.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days from home, 2 days in the Cardiff office), a competitive £26,000–£28,000 salary depending on experience, and standard Monday–Friday hours (9:00am–5:00pm).

Qualifications

• Previous residential property or conveyancing experience is essential.
• Experience in a legal environment, ideally in residential conveyancing.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the residential property team.
• Assist with residential conveyancing transactions, including sales and purchases.
• Prepare, review and organise legal documents and property correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other parties.
• Maintain accurate client files and up-to-date records.
• Monitor progress of property transactions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with conveyancing documentation preparation and processing.
• Support day-to-day residential property administration.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with firm procedures and legal requirements.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Residential Paralegal

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days working from home and 2 days in the Cardiff office

About the Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Residential Paralegal to join a well-established and respected legal firm based in Cardiff.

Due to continued growth and expansion, the firm is looking to appoint a motivated and organised Residential Paralegal with previous residential property experience to join its team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established legal practice offering a flexible hybrid working model, a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing paralegal and administrative support to the residential property team.
• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions, including sales and purchases.
• Preparing, reviewing and organising legal documents and property correspondence.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other relevant parties.
• Maintaining accurate client files and ensuring all records are kept up to date.
• Monitoring the progress of property transactions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of conveyancing documentation.
• Supporting the team with day-to-day residential property administration.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with firm procedures and relevant legal requirements.

Requirements

• Previous residential property or conveyancing experience is essential.
• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally within a residential conveyancing team.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.

A professional and client-focused approach.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000–£28,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with 3 days working from home and 2 days in the Cardiff office.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am–5:00pm.
• The opportunity to join a well-established legal firm.
• A position within a growing team, created through business expansion.
• The opportunity to develop your career within residential property law.