Residential Real Estate Paralegal

LR Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a proactive Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join their Property team in central London. This role involves managing residential conveyancing transactions, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months of relevant experience and a solid understanding of UK property law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a paralegal in residential real estate.
• Solid understanding of the conveyancing process and Land Registry procedures.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts and transfer deeds.
• Conducting Land Registry searches and liaising with clients and agents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join our well-regarded Property team in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal with a strong grounding in UK residential property law to support a busy and dynamic department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to post-completion under supervision.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Conducting Land Registry searches and submissions, as well as local authority searches.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Assisting with due diligence, file management, and ensuring compliance with AML and SRA regulations.
• Supporting solicitors with administrative and legal tasks as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a paralegal in residential real estate/conveyancing in England & Wales.
• Solid understanding of the conveyancing process and Land Registry procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• LPC or SQE 1 is an advantage but not essential.
• Previous experience with case management systems such as LEAP or Proclaim.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

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