At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic real estate team with live conveyancing files and client interactions.
- Company: Join an award-winning law firm with a top-tier real estate practice.
- Benefits: Up to £33,000 salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and more.
- Other info: Hybrid working available after probation; inclusive workplace welcoming diverse candidates.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Previous conveyancing support experience and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join a top-tier ranked, award-winning real estate team and get stuck into live conveyancing files from day one.
The role: As a Residential Real Estate Paralegal, you'll support an experienced fee-earner across a full caseload of conveyancing transactions, from initial instruction through to post-completion. You'll be part of a busy, proactive team handling high-quality work, with genuine liaison across clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors to keep transactions moving.
Key responsibilities:
- Open files and carry out AML compliance checks
- Support exchange formalities, completion and post-completion admin
- Prepare reports on title, mortgages and searches (under supervision)
- Raise and review enquiries on title, contract packs, searches and surveys (under supervision)
- Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors to progress transactions
- Draft financial statements and invoices, and maintain internal and external systems
What you'll need to succeed as a Residential Real Estate Paralegal:
Essential
- Previous conveyancing support experience in a legal environment
- A good understanding of the conveyancing process, from instruction through to completion
- Practical experience raising enquiries, reviewing replies and drafting reports (under supervision)
- Confidence working to deadlines, using your own initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Relevant legal qualifications
Salary benefits
Salary: up to £33,000, dependent on experience. Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, eye test and glasses contribution, and reduced conveyancing fees.
Working pattern: full-time; hybrid working considered after a three-month probationary period.
Why join
This is a well-established, award-winning law firm with a top-tier ranked real estate practice and a reputation for high-quality, partner-led work. There's a clear route for progression, and the team welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities and other minority groups.
How to apply
Apply now for this Residential Real Estate Paralegal role, or contact Jessica Tyler at Gerrard White for a confidential conversation.
Residential Real Estate Paralegal employer: GerrardWhite
GerrardWhite is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in risk management will be valued and impactful. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work alongside senior leaders in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our company offers a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth while ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
