Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Derby, Nottingham and Derby. In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms.

As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation. We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face.

The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution. With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you would expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our award-winning Residential Property team at our Derby office. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Paralegal to join one of the top-rated specialists in the region and UK.

The focus of the role will be to assist senior fee earners and the wider team. We have one of the largest teams of conveyancing lawyers in the East Midlands, helping hundreds of families in Derby, Nottingham and Leicester move to their new homes every year. This is an excellent opening for individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience and grow into a property focused role.

You will work in a team of Paralegals and report into the Partners and Legal Directors to ensure a number of administrative conveyancing tasks are undertaken in a professional and efficient manner along with preparing basic legal documentation and submitting applications to HM Land Registry. The role will also be responsible for managing incoming telephone calls and liaising and updating clients, solicitors and estate agents as necessary; therefore, excellent telephone and communication skills are essential. Client care is paramount in this role along with excellent administration and organisational skills.

We are looking for individuals who can work as part of a team and who are comfortable following processes and procedures to established deadlines. Previous experience or knowledge of the conveyancing process is preferred together with a basic understanding of Land Law and Contract Law; however, further training of the processes and development of your legal knowledge will be provided.

In return for your hard work and commitment, this position offers support and ongoing personal and professional development within a growing team at a dynamic and forward-thinking Company. As part of this role, you will be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase, Pension, Discounts on selected legal service, Hybrid Working following successful probationary period.