Residential Property Paralegal

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm in London is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join their busy conveyancing department. This role involves supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions, conducting searches, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate will have 6-12 months of experience and a legal qualification. The firm offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £32,000 and excellent development opportunities in a supportive environment.

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, ideally within a Band 2 or Band 3 Legal 500 firm.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions.
• Conducting searches and drafting reports.
• Preparing contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documents.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Understanding of the conveyancing process

Familiarity with case management systems

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established, London-based law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join their busy conveyancing department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Residential Property Paralegal looking to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and professional environment. The firm is known for its strong reputation in residential transactions, working across a broad range of freehold and leasehold matters, often for high-net-worth individuals and overseas clients.

This role would suit a Residential Property Paralegal who has already gained a solid grounding in the residential conveyancing process and is now looking to develop further in a fast-paced and client-focused team. Based in London, the firm offers excellent exposure to a variety of property files, from instruction to post-completion, while supporting career development.

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

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