Paralegal - Residential Property
We are working with a well established and reputable high street law firm in North East London who are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close knit and supportive practice offering hands on exposure and genuine responsibility within a respected local firm.
The firm is looking for a confident and organised Paralegal to provide dedicated support to 1 Partner and 3 Lawyers across a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
The Firm
The Paralegal will join a small, well regarded North East London practice known for delivering reliable and personable legal services to individuals and families. The firm offers a professional yet friendly working culture, strong supervision and direct access to senior lawyers, with a consistent flow of repeat and referral based work.
This is a full time office based position.
The Role
The Residential Property team manage a broad caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages and new build transactions.
You will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly from onboarding through to post completion.
The role will include:
Manage administrative workload under the supervision of the Partner and fee earners
Assist with file opening, AML checks and compliance procedures
Prepare and issue client care documentation
Draft standard correspondence and legal documents using precedents
Prepare contract packs and issue draft contracts
Order and review searches
Raise and respond to enquiries
Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties via telephone and email
Assist with exchange and completion processes
Prepare completion statements
Handle SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
Manage post completion matters and maintain accurate file recordsThe Paralegal
You will be a proactive and reliable individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a busy conveyancing team.
The Paralegal will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple transactions and prioritise effectively
Experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post completion
Confidence working to deadlines within a full time office environment
Experience in a similar residential conveyancing role is essential, those without experience will not be consideredIn return...?
Salary of £28,000 per annum
Full time office based role
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to the full conveyancing lifecycle
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Partner and develop your expertiseIf you are a Residential Property Paralegal considering your next opportunity, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed)
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