Residential Property Paralegal

Clayton Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join its Sutton Coldfield property team. The role supports fee earners across the conveyancing process and handles own tasks to progress matters efficiently.

You will work closely with experienced fee earners, managing files from instruction to completion, liaising with clients and third parties, and ensuring accurate, timely updates throughout the transaction. A proactive, detail‑oriented candidate will thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing is essential.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Experience opening files and issuing contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Opening and setting up residential conveyancing files.
• Issuing contracts and preparing contract packs.
• Assisting with sales and purchases from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing conveyancing documentation.
• Dealing with enquiries and progressing matters proactively.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Keeping clients updated throughout the transaction.
• Managing day-to-day workflow, correspondence and post.
• Assisting fee earners with progression of caseloads.
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

File opening

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: Up to £27,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and growing legal practice is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy property team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a paralegal with previous residential conveyancing experience who is comfortable with the more hands-on aspects of a transaction and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment.

You will work closely with experienced fee earners, providing support across the conveyancing process and taking responsibility for your own tasks and files.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and setting up residential conveyancing files
• Issuing contracts and preparing contract packs
• Assisting with sales and purchases from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing relevant conveyancing documentation
• Dealing with enquiries and progressing matters proactively
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Keeping clients updated throughout the transaction
• Managing day-to-day workflow, correspondence and post
• Assisting fee earners with the progression of their caseloads
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and efficiently
• Working as part of a close-knit property team to ensure matters progress smoothly

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process
• Experience opening files and issuing contracts
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• A genuine interest in developing your career within residential property

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £27,000, depending on experience
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative working environmentOpportunity to develop your residential conveyancing experience
• Long-term career development within a growing legal practice