Residential Conveyancing Paralegal/Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (Office-based)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Firm
Established for over 200 years, our client is a highly regarded private practice law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to both commercial and private clients across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join its busy and supportive Conveyancing team in Henley-on-Thames.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant with residential property experience to develop their career within a well-established and forward-thinking firm.
The Role
You will provide hands‑on support to Fee Earners across the full residential conveyancing transaction lifecycle, with a particular focus on pre‑completion and post‑completion matters.
The role offers strong exposure to live files, client contact, Land Registry processes and completion work.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing contract packs for residential property sales
* Managing pre‑completion and post‑completion conveyancing tasks
* Submitting priority searches and bankruptcy searches
* Preparing and filing SDLT returns with HMRC
* Ordering and reviewing property searches via online search providers
* Processing HM Land Registry applications and registrations
* Drafting and preparing completion documentation
* Assisting with exchange and completion administration
* Liaising with Clients, Estate Agents, Lenders and Solicitors
* Providing regular transaction updates to all parties
* Supporting Fee Earners with legal documents and file management
* Handling telephone enquiries and client communications
* Issuing completion letters and confirming completion to relevant parties
Your Profile
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
* Previous experience as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Assistant
* Exposure to pre‑completion and post‑completion work
* Working knowledge of Land Registry, SDLT and conveyancing searches
* Experience supporting solicitors or licensed conveyancers
* Strong administrative and case management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* High attention to detail and organisation
* A proactive and team‑focused approach
Law graduates with relevant conveyancing experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
* Join a well‑respected, long‑established law firm
* Work within a supportive residential property team
* Gain exposure to the full conveyancing process
* Develop practical experience in Land Registry and completions
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Genuine long‑term career development opportunities
Apply Now
If you are a Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Henley-on-Thames, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to progress your residential property law career with a reputable regional firm.
To apply for this Residential Conveyancing Paralegal role based in Reading, please email your CV, or contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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