Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm based in Bristol is looking for an experienced Residential Property Paralegal/Fee-earner to manage their own caseload and offer high-quality service to clients. The role requires handling various aspects of property transactions, from sales to purchases, while providing valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a residential property paralegal.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct searches with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential transactions independently.
• Draft agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Liaise with clients and third parties such as mortgage lenders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Excellent Drafting Skills

Job description

Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

A law firm is seeking a residential property paralegal with fee earning experience to join their team and provide high-quality service to their clients.

You will manage your own caseload, handling both sales and purchases of properties, from instruction to post-completion, with some supervision. You should be capable of handling full residential transactions independently.

Key duties include:

1. Submitting AP1 and SDLT forms
2. Drafting reports on title
3. Liaising with clients and third parties such as mortgage lenders
4. Dealing with enquiries
5. File opening and closing, including matter balances
6. Companies House Registrations
7. Scheduling deeds to mortgage lenders
8. Drafting agreements, deeds, and contracts
9. Reviewing and reporting on title

Applicants must have at least 12 months of experience as a residential property paralegal, with excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Ability to conduct searches with minimal supervision is essential.

This is a great opportunity to gain more hands-on experience and take on more responsibility in an established London law firm.

Note: The job posting indicates an expiry date of 19.07.2025, and the position is open to candidates with an EU work permit.