Residential Property Paralegal

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join their busy conveyancing department in London. The successful candidate will handle various property files, conduct searches, and manage post-completion formalities. Ideal candidates will have 6-12 months of relevant experience and a law degree. The firm offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression and development

Supportive working culture

Central London location

Qualifications

• 6-12 months' experience in a residential property department.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and draft reports.
• Prepare contracts and legal documents.
• Manage post-completion formalities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of conveyancing

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

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.

The Residential Property Paralegal's role

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.

• 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

• Salary: 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