Residential Property Paralegal

VennGroup; Totnes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking an organised, motivated legal professional to support a busy residential conveyancing department in Totnes. You will work with solicitors and conveyancers to progress transactions from instruction to completion and provide excellent client care.

Experience in residential conveyancing or property law is desirable, with strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers long-term development within the residential property team.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing or property law is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and conveyancers with a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Support progression of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction to completion.
• Prepare, review and organise contracts and conveyancing paperwork.
• Carry out property searches and title investigations.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Assist with enquiries, exchange of contracts and completion arrangements.
• Maintain client files and update the case management system.
• Monitor deadlines and key dates.
• Provide regular updates to clients and handle queries professionally.
• Support preparation of completion statements and financial documents.
• Ensure files comply with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Provide admin and fee-earning support to the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Client liaison

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Law degree or equivalent

CILEX studies

Conveyancing qualification

Tools

Case management systems

IT applications

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated legal professional to support a busy residential conveyancing department, assisting with property transactions from instruction through to completion.

You will work closely with solicitors and conveyancers, supporting the smooth progression of residential property matters while providing an excellent standard of client care. The role would suit someone with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their technical knowledge and progress their career within residential property law.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and conveyancers with a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Support the progression of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction through to completion.
• Prepare, review and organise legal documentation, contracts and other conveyancing paperwork.
• Carry out property searches, obtain relevant documentation and assist with title investigations.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties to progress transactions.
• Assist with enquiries, exchange of contracts and completion arrangements.
• Maintain accurate client files and update the case management system throughout the transaction.
• Monitor key dates, outstanding documentation and transaction deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to clients and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• Support the preparation of completion statements and other financial documentation where required.
• Ensure files are maintained in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Provide general administrative and fee-earning support to the wider residential property team.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property law environment is desirable.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process, including sales, purchases, freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and progressing transactions.
• Confident liaising with clients and third parties.
• Competent using case management systems and standard IT applications.
• A professional, client-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable: A relevant legal qualification, such as a law degree, CILEX studies or a conveyancing qualification, although practical residential property experience may be considered equally valuable.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join an established property team, gain exposure to a broad range of residential transactions and develop your conveyancing expertise.

It would suit an existing Residential Property Paralegal or Conveyancing Assistant looking to take on greater responsibility, as well as someone seeking a long-term career within residential property law.