Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

An opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to support a Partner within a busy Residential Property team.

The successful candidate will assist with a varied caseload covering freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. The role combines legal and administrative support, client communication, file management and post-completion work.

This would suit a proactive paralegal with previous residential conveyancing experience who is confident managing competing priorities and providing high-quality support in a busy, client-focused environment.

• Supporting the Partner with a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and lenders.
• Preparing and assisting with contracts, leases and completion statements.
• Assisting with Land Registry applications and title searches.
• Supporting post-completion matters.
• Managing electronic and physical filing in line with firm procedures.
• Arranging appointments, meetings and diary commitments.
• Dealing with client enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Assisting with general case administration and preparation of legal documents.
• Audio and copy typing using digital dictation where required.
• Ensuring files and case management systems are kept accurate and up to date.

• Previous experience working within a law firm is essential.
• Strong residential conveyancing experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good client care and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong typing and document management skills.
• Good level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Professional and flexible approach to supporting a busy team.

• -26,000 - -29,000 salary
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Residential Property Partner.
• Exposure to a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your conveyancing experience and legal career.
• Full-time, permanent position.