Residential Property Paralegal

Oculus Legal Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Two office days per week

Free parking

Vitality health insurance

Optical, dental & hearing cover

Training and development opportunities

Work anniversary and birthday gifts

Team of the Month voucher

Discounted personal property services

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Cardiff is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to support the growing residential property team. The role offers hybrid and flexible working and opportunities to develop skills within a supportive legal environment.

You’ll provide paralegal support on residential property transactions, progress conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, prepare documents, and liaise with clients and agents. Some property-related experience is beneficial, not essential.

Qualifications

• Some previous property-related experience would be beneficial.
• Residential conveyancing experience isn't essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support on residential property transactions.
• Progress conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Prepare and review property documents and correspondence.
• Assist with property searches and review results.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date matter files.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding information.
• Support the wider team with case administration and day-to-day conveyancing tasks.
• Keep clients and colleagues updated on progress.

Skills

Property experience

Residential conveyancing

Job description

We're working with a growing law firm who are looking to recruit a Residential Property Paralegal to join their team in Cardiff. This is a new position created to support the continued growth of the residential property team. It's an opportunity for someone with property experience to develop their skills within a growing legal team, with ongoing training and support available.

Previous residential conveyancing experience would be beneficial, but we're also keen to hear from candidates with other property-related experience who are looking to build their career in residential property. You'll be joining a team where there's scope to develop your experience, take on greater responsibility over time and benefit from a performance-related bonus scheme.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing paralegal support on residential property transactions
• Assisting with the progression of conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing property documents and correspondence
• Assisting with property searches and reviewing search results
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other parties involved in transactions
• Helping to maintain accurate and up-to-date matter files
• Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding information
• Supporting the wider team with case administration and day-to-day conveyancing tasks
• Keeping clients and colleagues updated on the progress of matters

What we need from you:

• Some previous property-related experience would be beneficial
• Residential conveyancing experience isn't essential

The perks:

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Two allocated office days per week
• Free parking
• Vitality health insurance, including optical, dental and hearing cover, following probation
• Discounted legal services for personal property matters
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work anniversary and birthday gifts
• Team of the Month voucher scheme