Paralegal in Exeter

£25,000–£28,000 DOE | FULL-TIME | ONSITE | EXETER

Company Overview:

Our client is an established regional law firm with a strong Residential Property presence in the South West. The firm combines a professional, high-performing environment with a collaborative and supportive culture, offering long-term career opportunities within a stable and well-structured team.

Role Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with residential conveyancing experience to further develop their expertise within a busy Residential Property team. The role would suit a Conveyancing Assistant ready to step into a fee-earning position, supporting experienced fee earners and gradually progressing their own matters with supervision.

This is a billable role within a collaborative team environment and is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in residential conveyancing. It is not intended as a route to solicitor qualification.

The position is full-time and predominantly office-based in Exeter, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. You will be required on-site full-time, with the potential of hybrid working 1 day per week after probation.

Responsibilities of the Paralegal:

• Assist with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Prepare legal reports, draft correspondence and liaise with clients, agents and third parties
• Maintain accurate time recording and manage files in line with internal procedures
• Ensure transactions progress efficiently to meet exchange and completion deadlines

Requirements of the Paralegal:

• Minimum of one year’s experience within residential conveyancing
• Currently working as a Conveyancing Assistant or similar and ready to step up
• Experience using a case management system
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Benefits: –

• Competitive salary of £25,000–£28,000 depending on experience
• Clear opportunity to progress within Residential Property
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• High-quality work within a leading regional firm
• Long-term career stability for those committed to this practice area

If you are passionate about residential conveyancing and looking to build a long-term career within a respected South West firm, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

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