Job Description
Paralegal - Residential Property
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded London law firm who are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive environment with genuine long-term progression prospects within a respected private client focused practice.
The firm is looking for a confident and organised Paralegal to provide essential support to fee earners across a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
The Firm
The Paralegal will join a respected London practice known for delivering high quality legal services to individuals, families and high net worth clients. The firm offers a collaborative working culture, strong supervision and a friendly, approachable team environment, with a reputation for technical excellence and client care.
The Role
The Residential Property team manage a broad caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, new build transactions and high value residential matters.
You will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to post-completion.
The role will include:
Manage administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners
Assist with file opening, AML checks and compliance procedures
Draft standard correspondence and legal documents using precedents
Prepare contract packs and issue draft contracts
Order and review searches
Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and third parties via telephone and email
Handle Land Registry applications and post-completion matters
Maintain accurate file records and manage key deadlines
Support fee earners with exchange and completion processes
The Paralegal
You will be a proactive and reliable individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy conveyancing environment.
The Paralegal will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple transactions and prioritise effectively
Experience supporting residential conveyancing matters
Confidence working to deadlines and managing a fast-paced workload
Experience in a similar role is essential, those without experience will not be considered
In return ?
Competitive Market Salary (Dependant on experience)
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to a varied and high quality residential property caseload
Clear progression opportunities within the firm
Central London location
If 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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London/Law Firm/Paralegal/Residential Property/Conveyancing
