Residential Property Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to support residential property transactions. You will collect and review documentation, draft legal documents, and maintain client communication. The ideal candidate has experience in property transactions, strong attention to detail, and excellent IT skills. The role offers genuine career progression and competitive benefits including 24 days holiday, life assurance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

On site parking

Shopping and food vouchers

Study programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting residential property transactions with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage client communications and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review client documentation for residential property transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and guidance.
• Liaise with professionals to coordinate progress of cases.
• Organize case files to ensure accessibility and completeness.
• Manage scheduling and deadlines for tasks.
• Support billing processes, including invoice preparation.
• Generate reports on case progress and client interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

IT skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal
Salary: £24,500 - £27,500
Hours: full time
Location: Cheltenham, full time in the office.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review client documentation, including proof of identity, property details, and financial information, to support residential property transactions such as equity release and lifetime mortgages.
• Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates, answering queries, and offering guidance throughout the process.
• Liaise with financial advisers, surveyors, and other professionals to co-ordinate the progress of cases efficiently.
• Organise and update case files, both electronic and physical, to ensure all documentation is complete and easily accessible.
• Manage scheduling and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks and milestones.
• Support billing processes, including preparing invoices, tracking payments, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Generate reports on case progress, client interactions, and other relevant metrics to support operational oversight.

Desired/Required Experience

• Previous experience supporting residential property transactions, drafting and reviewing legal documents with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage client communications and maintain professional relationships with advisers, surveyors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with case management systems
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to work and a collaborative team player mindset.

In Return

• Genuine career progression, learning, training and development opportunities.
• 24 days holiday + bank + birthday + sabbatical + additional leave with long service
• Life assurance
• On site parking
• Shopping and food vouchers.
• Study programmes
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