Residential Property Paralegal
Location: City of London
Search recruitment are looking for a detail-oriented Residential Property Paralegal to join our well-established team based in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with solid conveyancing experience to work within a fast-paced, high-performing department handling high-value and complex residential transactions.
You will play a key role in supporting fee earners while also managing elements of your own caseload, ensuring an exceptional client experience from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with and manage a caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build transactions, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
* Conduct legal research, draft key documents, and prepare contract packs and reports on title.
* Carry out due diligence including searches, title investigations, and raising/responding to enquiries.
* Liaise directly with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders, and other solicitors, delivering clear and timely updates.
* Prepare completion statements, coordinate exchange and completion, and handle post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
* Provide proactive administrative and legal support to fee earners on more complex matters.
* Support business development initiatives where required.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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