Paralegal Residential £30,000 London W1 Our client a law firm based in West London are looking for a Residential Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the Residential Property team, assisting with the smooth progression of conveyancing transactions from instruction to post-completion. The Residential Paralegal will work under the supervision of qualified solicitors and fee earners, ensuring high standards of client care, compliance, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with the management of a caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity. * Draft and review documents including sale contracts, transfer deeds, leasehold packs, and completion statements. * Carry out searches (Land Registry, local authority, environmental, and other due diligence checks). * Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors to progress transactions. * Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions. * Ensure files are maintained in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. * Manage pre- and post-completion tasks including SDLT returns, file closures, and client reporting. * Maintain accurate records using case management software and ensure timely updates to clients. * Adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) policies and comply with SRA regulations at all times. Essential: * A minimum of 12 months' experience in a residential conveyancing role. * Solid understanding of UK residential property law and conveyancing processes. * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. Desirable: * Law degree, CILEX qualification, LPC or SQE Part 1. * Experience working in a fast-paced law firm or volume conveyancing environment. * Familiarity with case management systems such as LEAP, Proclaim, or similar. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Gavin Coleman for a confidential discussion. LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy