Job Description
Residential Property Paralegal | Established Regional Firm
A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Paralegal to join its busy Residential Property team. With a long-standing presence across London and the surrounding areas, the firm is known for providing practical, client-focused advice with a personal, approachable touch.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to build their experience within a supportive property team handling a varied range of residential transactions.
You will support fee earners on a broad mix of residential conveyancing matters, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion. Your work will include freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and buy-to-let transactions, with exposure to shared ownership and other specialist residential matters.
Key Responsibilities:
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* Drafting and preparing legal documentation.
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* Carrying out searches and managing files.
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* Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, and lenders.
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* Assisting with the progression of matters through to completion.
You will have previous experience working as a Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a residential property team. A solid understanding of the conveyancing process is essential.
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* Experience: Familiarity with leasehold matters or new build transactions is advantageous but not essential.
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* Attributes: Organised, detail-focused, and confident in communicating with third parties.
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* Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a busy, collaborative environment.
The firm is highly progressive, known for its approachable culture and excellent staff retention rates. They provide a supportive environment where career development is a priority.
The Perks:
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* Generous Leave: 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
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* Health & Wellbeing: Optional Private Medical Insurance (single coverage) including unlimited outpatient cover and a cash bank for dental and optical care.
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* Future Planning: Auto-enrolment pension of 8% (including 3% employer contribution) with the option for Salary Sacrifice.
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* Career Growth: Great career prospects with the genuine chance to be offered a training contract to get qualified in the future.
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* Social Culture: A vibrant social calendar with 4 major events per year, including a London get-together, Summer BBQ, Curry & Beer night, and a Christmas Party.
Get in touch! If you are looking to continue developing your residential conveyancing career within a respected and supportive firm, this is an opportunity not to be missed.