Residential Property Paralegal

Reed; Waverley; Híbrido; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Hybrid potential

Parking nearby

Cricket club access

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Reed is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal in Cranleigh, Surrey. You will assist experienced fee earners with a wide range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post-completion.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, handling file opening/closing, liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders, ordering searches, drafting contracts and completion statements, and managing post-completion tasks. This role offers hybrid working potential in the future.

Formación

• Minimum 6 months' experience within a residential conveyancing or property law environment.
• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Conveyancing Assistant would be advantageous.
• A sound understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client care abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Assist experienced fee earners with a broad range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence.
• Handle the opening and closing of files.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties.
• Order searches and review results.
• Draft contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Manage post-completion matters, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Provide excellent client service throughout the transaction process.

Conocimientos

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team player

Client care

Descripción del empleo

Residential Property Paralegal

• Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
• Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a highly regarded and established law firm in Cranleigh, Surrey, as a Residential Property Paralegal. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing team, with increased workflow and genuine long-term career prospects. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and offers flexibility and autonomy, with potential for hybrid working arrangements in the future.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist experienced fee earners with a broad range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence.
• Handle the opening and closing of files.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties.
• Order searches and review results.
• Draft contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Manage post-completion matters, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Provide excellent client service throughout the transaction process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months' experience within a residential conveyancing or property law environment.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Conveyancing Assistant would be advantageous.
• A sound understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client care abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working hours within a trust-based environment.
• Potential for hybrid working in the future.
• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
• Convenient parking options nearby, including access to local facilities through affordable cricket club membership.