Residential Property Paralegal

CKB RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Performance bonus

Office parking

Job summary

CKB Recruitment Limited is partnering with an established regional law firm in Chichester to recruit an experienced Residential Property Paralegal. You will support fee earners with residential conveyancing from instruction through to completion, maintain accurate files, progress transactions, and ensure work complies with internal procedures in a collaborative, client‑facing team.

The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive environment, healthcare benefits, a performance bonus, and free office

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience as a Paralegal within a Residential Property Department.
• Experience working within a solicitor’s office.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills, with confidence using paperless systems.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Progress residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Maintain accurate files and prepare documentation.
• Progress transactions and support fee earners in line with internal procedures.
• Assist with general secretarial duties as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Chichester | £27,000-£30,000

We're working with an established regional law firm in Chichester looking to recruit an experienced Residential Property Paralegal to join its close-knit Property Department. Offering £27,000-£30,000, hybrid working and a supportive working environment, this is an opportunity to join an established legal team and play an important role in progressing residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.

The firm prides itself on delivering a professional, client-focused service and offers a friendly, collaborative environment where colleagues work closely together. This role would suit an experienced property paralegal who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing reliable assistance and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

The Role

You will provide paralegal and administrative assistance across the Property Department, helping fee earners manage their residential conveyancing caseloads. Responsibilities will include maintaining accurate files, preparing documentation, progressing transactions and ensuring work is handled efficiently and in line with internal procedures.

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years' experience working as a Paralegal within a Residential Property Department.
• Experience working within a solicitor’s office.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills, with confidence using paperless systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• An understanding of file compliance and quality standards, with the ability to support general secretarial duties.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £27,000-£30,000, depending on experience (negotiable for an experienced candidate).
• Hybrid working.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Office parking costs reimbursed.

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