Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal (6-months FTC)
Location: Bracknell
Reports to: Vaishali Paul
Department: Residential Property
Overview of Paralegal role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Paralegal to join our Residential Property team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to support fee earners across a wide range of conveyancing matters while gaining valuable hands-on experience in Residential Property Law. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of the buying and selling process, including preparing contract packs,reviewing legal documentation, carrying out property searches, liaising with clients and agents, and supporting with compliance requirements.
Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
1. Document Management: Prepare, draft and proofread legal documents, including contracts, transfer deed, office copies, leases, protocol forms and completion statements. Typing letters and drafting documents through digital dictation or as instructed by the fee earner. Assist with submitting applications to the Land Registry as well as downloading relevant documents from the Land Registry portal. Assist with the lender panels, mortgage offers and source of funds/wealth under instruction by the fee earner. Assist with billing, stamp duty land tax returns and all post completion matters.
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