At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with high-value residential property transactions and support experienced fee earners.
- Company: Prestigious London law firm with a market-leading property team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and excellent training.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with long-term career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to complex transactions and develop your career in residential property law.
- Qualifications: Previous residential conveyancing experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join its market-leading property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Real Estate Paralegal looking to develop their career within a prestigious practice, supporting high-value residential property transactions for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, overseas investors and private banks.
The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal will work closely with experienced fee earners on a broad range of prime and super-prime residential property matters, gaining exposure to complex transactions and excellent long-term career development.
The Residential Real Estate Paralegal role:
- Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion
- Drafting contracts, transfer deeds and reports on title
- Ordering and reviewing searches and title documents
- Raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
- Supporting exchange and completion, including preparing completion statements
- Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
- Managing post-completion matters and Land Registry requisitions
- Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring regulatory compliance
The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal:
- Previous residential conveyancing experience within a law firm
- Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Strong communication and client care skills
- Confident managing competing deadlines in a busy team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Experience with Elite, Filesite or similar systems would be advantageous
- A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in residential property law
What's on offer:
- Salary of £25,000 - £30,000
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and long-term career progression within a leading Residential Real Estate team
Residential Real Estate Paralegal employer: Brandon James
Brandon James is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for junior professionals while providing competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join us to lead impactful projects and be part of a team that values your expertise and ambition.
