Paralegal - Residential Property
Location: Reading / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
The Opportunity
A well-regarded and growing law firm is seeking an organised and motivated Paralegal to join its Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in conveyancing, gaining hands-on experience within a supportive, collaborative and ambitious team. You will play a key role in supporting fee earners across a busy caseload, contributing to the continued success of a department known for its high standards of client service.
The Role
You will provide administrative and transactional support across the full lifecycle of residential conveyancing matters, including:
Supporting fee earners on residential property transactions
Assisting with post-completion work, including Land Registry applications
Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and standard forms (with supervision where required)
Ordering and managing conveyancing searches
Maintaining key dates and deadlines using internal systems
Preparing contract packs and transaction documents
Assisting with billing processes and issuing invoices
Supporting file closure and archiving procedures
Liaising with the accounts team on financial matters
Handling client calls and providing updates where appropriate
General administrative duties (scanning, document management, etc.)Requirements
Experience within a legal or professional services environment (ideally residential conveyancing)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach
Ability to work independently on routine tasks and collaboratively within a team
Strong attention to detail
Good time management and prioritisation skills
Confident using Microsoft Office and able to pick up new systems quicklyBenefits
25 days holiday
Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
Life assurance (5x salary)
Travel season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Medicash scheme
Birthday off
Annual charity day
Weekly wellbeing hour
Dog-friendly officeWhy Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a growing and well-supported Residential Property team, where you will gain valuable exposure, responsibility and long-term career development within a highly regarded firm.
Contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed) or send your CV