Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kingston upon Hull is looking for a Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner with fee-earning experience. This role offers the chance to manage your own caseload, providing legal services for property transactions. Candidates should have at least 12 months of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience as a residential property paralegal.
• Ability to conduct searches with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload for property sales and purchases.
• Drafting reports and legal documents related to property transactions.
• Liaising with clients and third parties including mortgage lenders.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Client relationship skills

Job description

Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

A law firm in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a residential property paralegal with fee earning experience to join their team. The role involves managing your own caseload, handling both sales and purchases of properties, and providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain more hands-on experience and work with greater autonomy in an established law firm.

Note: The job requires an EU work permit and is posted by McKinlay Law. The posting date is 04.06.2025, with an expiry date of 19.07.2025.