Job Description
Paralegal - Residential Property
Location: Reading / HybridSalary: 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 quickly
Benefits
* 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 office
Why 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 or send your CV