Residential Property Paralegal - Career Progression

QED Legal LLP; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Executive to join their successful Real Estate department. The role involves assisting with conveyancing transactions, managing files, and client liaison. Ideal candidates should have experience and knowledge of the conveyancing process. This position offers a competitive salary, supportive environment, and excellent prospects for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Training and support for career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or legal executive within a conveyancing environment is essential.
• Good knowledge of the entire conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Ability to raise enquiries and draft reports under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all stages of conveyancing transactions.
• Opening new files and completing AML compliance checks.
• Liaising with clients and solicitors to progress matters.

Skills

Conveyancing process knowledge

Client service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

CILEX or equivalent

Job description

Overview

I am currently working with a well-established and reputable law firm that is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Executive to join their successful Real Estate department based in Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, diverse, and proactive team where you’ll be exposed to high-quality residential and commercial property work, supporting an experienced fee-earner and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

The Role

You will assist in the running of live files and support your supervisor across all aspects of conveyancing transactions, from initial instruction through to post-completion. The position offers both challenge and variety, with genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all stages of conveyancing transactions (instruction to completion)
• Opening new files and completing AML compliance checks
• Preparing reports on title, mortgages, and searches (with supervision)
• Raising and reviewing enquiries on title, contracts, searches, and surveys (with supervision)
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors to progress matters efficiently
• Drafting financial statements and invoices
• Managing exchange, completion, and post-completion formalities
• Handling general administrative tasks and updating internal and external systems
• Providing excellent client service and maintaining strong working relationships

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous paralegal or legal executive experience within a conveyancing environment is essential
• Good working knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Experience raising enquiries, reviewing replies, and drafting reports (under supervision)
• Ideally holds relevant legal qualifications (CILEX or equivalent), though training support is available for alternative qualification routes
• Confident, organised, and able to work effectively to timescales
• Commercially aware, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a proactive and flexible approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to high-quality conveyancing work in a respected Real Estate team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent prospects for career progression within the firm
• Training and support for professional development or qualification routes

If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([e-mail]) or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.