Senior Residential Property Paralegal

Role: Senior Residential Property Paralegal

Location: Sheffield City Centre

Full - Time, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Prepare and review legal documentation, contracts, reports, forms, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assist with progressing matters, including exchanges, completions, post-completion activities, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct property searches, review results, raise enquiries, and identify potential risks or issues for escalation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, agents, lenders, solicitors, and other stakeholders, providing updates and maintaining excellent client service.
• Complete compliance and due diligence checks, including source of funds reviews and lender requirements.
• Manage a varied workload independently, prioritising tasks and supporting the wider team as required.
• Handle straightforward matters independently and assist with more complex transactions under limited supervision.
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, training, and the effective operation of the team.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a residential conveyancing or similar legal support role.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process and property transaction lifecycle.
• Experience drafting legal documents, reports, and transaction-related paperwork.
• Strong client service and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with case management systems is advantageous.
• Professional, proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to high standards of integrity, compliance, and client care.