Residential Property Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Paralegal to join our client's busy property team on a hybrid basis in Beaconsfield. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal support on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, assisting fee-earners and ensuring efficient progression of transactions from client intake through to post-completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal support on residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters; assist fee-earners in managing a personal allocation of matters to agreed timescales and service standards.
• Carry out client care and anti-money laundering (AML) checks at intake and throughout the matter; open, maintain and close files in accordance with firm policies and SRA requirements to ensure matter records are audit-ready and compliant.
• Prepare, format and proofread conveyancing documentation including client letters, contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage deeds, SDLT returns, completion statements and Land Registry forms; ensure accuracy and consistency with firm precedents and templates.
• Order and review searches, collate title documents and assist with investigation of title; raise routine enquiries and elevate complex title or legal issues to fee-earners promptly.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, local authorities and other third parties to obtain information, update on progress and manage expectations through clear and timely communication.
• Support completion and post-completion procedures including preparing completion funds, issuing completion statements, lodging deeds and applications at the Land Registry and assisting with registration or discharge of charges.
• Maintain accurate records of time, disbursements and client billing information; assist with cost estimates, fee administration and billing queries to support the commercial performance of the team.
• Use and maintain case management and document management systems by updating matter records, scanning and indexing documents and ensuring version control of precedents and templates.
• Contribute to team efficiency and continuous improvement by suggesting process improvements, adopting digital workflows and sharing best practice with colleagues.

Key skills and experience required:

• At least 1 year experience in a legal support role within residential conveyancing or property teams, or equivalent administrative experience in a legal services environment; experience working alongside solicitors or legal executives is desirable.
• Good technical understanding of residential conveyancing processes including Land Registry practice, SDLT, leases and standard conveyancing documentation; ability to handle straightforward and routine aspects of transactions accurately.
• Strong administrative and document production skills with excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written English; accurate proofreading and formatting are essential.
• Familiarity with client care and AML procedures and an understanding of file-opening, maintenance and closing requirements to ensure regulatory compliance; willingness to develop technical knowledge further.
• Proficiency with case management and document management systems and confident use of Microsoft Office; ability to adopt and promote digital tools and workflows.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently while escalating issues appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional telephone manner and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties.

If you are a reliable, detail‑oriented paralegal with a commitment to excellent client service and a desire to develop your career in residential property, we would welcome your application.