Residential Property Paralegal

Brandon James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to support fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions. Key responsibilities include conducting searches, preparing legal documents, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 6-12 months of experience in a property department and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000, with excellent opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with an experienced property team

Excellent scope for progression and development

Supportive and collaborative working culture

Central London location with easy transport links

Qualifications

• 6-12 months' experience working in a residential property department.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and draft reports.
• Prepare contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Understanding of conveyancing process

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC/SQE1)

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Residential Property Paralegal's role

The Residential Property Paralegal will be responsible for supporting fee earners with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions. Day-to-day duties will include:

• Conducting searches and drafting reports
• Preparing contracts, transfer deeds and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
• Managing post-completion formalities including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
• Keeping case files and client information up to date
• Assisting with administrative duties across the wider team as required

This is a client-facing role that will require strong communication skills, a high level of organisation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The Residential Property Paralegal

The successful Residential Property Paralegal will ideally have:

• 6-12 months' experience working in a residential property department, ideally within a Band 2 or Band 3 Legal 500 firm
• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC/SQE1)
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Familiarity with case management systems and Microsoft Office

In Return?

• 28,000 - 32,000
• Opportunity to work with an experienced property team in a reputable firm
• Excellent scope for progression and development
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Central London location with easy transport links