Property Paralegal - Legal 500
Salary: Up to £27,000 DOE
Location: Newport - hybrid
OVERVIEW
Join a highly regarded and expanding Property team within a well-established regional Legal 500 firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Paralegal who is looking to develop their career long-term within a supportive culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting Fee Earners with a range of Residential Conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and new build transactions
- Supporting on files from instruction through to completion, including preparing contract packs, reviewing title documents, raising enquiries, and assisting with exchange and completion
- Handling post-completion work, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Supporting compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, including client due diligence and file checks
- Developing practical and technical property knowledge through internal training, seminars, and webinars
- Assisting with marketing and networking initiatives to support the continued growth of the Property department
- Providing support to other fee earners and departments where required, particularly during busy periods
- Assisting with Reception duties when needed
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience working as a Property Paralegal (essential)
- Strong experience in Residential Conveyancing, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity
- Exposure to the full conveyancing process, from instruction through to completion
- Familiarity with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, and post-completion work
- Experience liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
- Understanding of AML requirements within a property context
- Confident working independently while supporting a wider team
- Good IT skills and experience using case management systems
BENEFITS
- Hybrid working after initial 3-month office-based period (1-2 days from home if desired)
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional Christmas-New Year closure gifted by the firm
- Birthday day off
- Salary protection and life cover
- Discretionary annual profit share (subject to firm performance)
- Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:
E: Samanta.rimicane @ (url removed)
P: (phone number removed)