At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residential and commercial property transactions from start to finish.
- Company: A well-established South Yorkshire law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Salary up to £28,500, hybrid working, and structured training.
- Other info: Enjoy team events, wellbeing initiatives, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and develop your legal career in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Previous property experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31500 £ per year.
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £28,500 DOE
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing South Yorkshire law firm to recruit a Property Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property paralegal looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative property team. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience while being supported by experienced legal professionals.
The Opportunity
As a Property Paralegal, you’ll provide support across a broad range of residential and commercial property matters, assisting with files from instruction through to completion. This role would suit someone with previous property experience who is keen to build on their technical knowledge and take the next step in their legal career. The firm offers a genuinely supportive environment, with structured training and clear opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Residential Property
- Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
- Supporting fee earners with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
- Assisting with title checks and reviewing property documentation
- Obtaining and reviewing property searches
- Assisting with enquiries and liaising with clients and third parties
- Preparing completion statements and supporting the completion process
- Assisting with SDLT submissions and post-completion work
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records
- Commercial Property
- Supporting fee earners with a range of commercial property transactions
- Assisting with commercial leases, renewals and associated documentation
- Conducting property searches and assisting with due diligence
- Preparing and reviewing legal documentation
- Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other third parties
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider property team
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience working within a commercial property or residential conveyancing environment
- An understanding of residential and/or commercial property transactions
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A client-focused and professional approach
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A proactive attitude and genuine desire to develop within property law
Candidates currently studying towards a CILEX, CLC or other relevant legal qualification would also be encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of up to £28,500, dependent on experience
- Annual salary reviews
- Hybrid working with flexibility where appropriate
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service benefit (3x salary)
- Structured onboarding, training and ongoing professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- On-site parking
- Additional birthday leave
- Christmas office closure (23 December – 2 January without using annual leave)
A Firm That Invests in Its People
This firm has built an outstanding reputation not only for the quality of its legal services but also for its exceptional working environment. Collaboration, flexibility and mutual respect underpin the culture, creating a workplace where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to thrive. Regular team lunches, social events, wellbeing initiatives, charity fundraising and seasonal celebrations all contribute to a genuinely positive working environment where everyone feels part of the team.
If you’re a Property Paralegal looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of property work and build a long-term career within a supportive team, we’d be delighted to speak with you.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030. For more legal career opportunities, visit www.craconsultants.com/jobs.
Property Paralegal – Residential & Commercial Property in Doncaster employer: CRA Consulting
CRA Consulting is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sheffield where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 15% pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business that values leadership and financial expertise.
