Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

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

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to manage property transactions independently. The position offers the opportunity to work autonomously in a supporting environment, ensuring high-quality service for clients while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a residential property paralegal.
• Capable of conducting searches with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, handling both sales and purchases of properties.
• Submit AP1 and SDLT forms; draft reports on title.
• Liaise with clients and third parties; deal with enquiries.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication abilities

Proactive

Job description

Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal / Fee-earner

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 established client base.

You will manage your own caseload, handling both sales and purchases of properties, from instruction to post-completion. The role requires the ability to independently manage the full residential transaction process.

Key duties include:

1. Submitting AP1 and SDLT forms
2. Drafting reports on title
3. Liaising with clients and third parties (e.g., 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 titles

Applicants must have at least 12 months of experience as a residential property paralegal, with excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. The candidate should be proactive, capable of conducting searches with minimal supervision, and able to build rapport with clients.

This is a valuable opportunity for a residential property paralegal to gain more experience and work with greater autonomy in an established law firm.

Note: The original posting date appears to be in the future (04.06.2025), which may indicate an error.