At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with residential conveyancing matters and prepare legal documentation.
- Company: Friendly and supportive residential property team in Malmesbury.
- Benefits: Flexible full or part-time options, 28 days' holiday, and enhanced maternity pay.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term career growth in residential property.
- Why this job: Develop your legal knowledge and take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential conveyancing and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Residential Property Paralegal – Full or Part-Time
Location: Malmesbury The role We are looking for a Residential Property Paralegal to join a friendly and supportive residential property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking to develop their legal knowledge and take on increasing responsibility within a busy team.
This role is open to applicants who are looking for either full-time or part-time positions.
Your responsibilities will include: Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
Preparing contracts, leases and other property-related documentation using case management systems and a variety of digital platforms and web-based portals.
Drafting routine correspondence, preparing standard legal documents and maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files.
Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, other solicitors and third parties to obtain information and progress matters efficiently.
Assisting with client queries by telephone, email and in person, ensuring clients receive a professional and helpful service.
Supporting fee earners with financial transactions, including liaising with Accounts to arrange money transfers and completing relevant risk and compliance checks.
Opening files, preparing initial correspondence, providing quotes and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.
Monitoring outstanding matters and assisting with the progression of files, taking increasing ownership of your workload with support from experienced fee earners.
Preparing completed files for storage and carrying out general administrative and filing duties as required.
Providing reception cover and assisting with general office duties when required.
About you The ideal candidate will have some previous experience within residential conveyancing , either as a paralegal, legal assistant or in a similar support role.
You will be: Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
Confident communicating with clients, estate agents and other professionals.
Comfortable using case management systems and digital platforms.
Accurate and detail-focused, particularly when preparing legal documentation.
A proactive team player who is keen to learn and develop your legal knowledge.
Able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance and support.
This role would suit someone looking to build a long-term career in residential property and develop towards taking on greater responsibility for their own caseload.
What we offer Family-friendly environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
Supportive team and approachable leadership.
Full or part-time working options. 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
Enhanced maternity pay.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
If you are an experienced Residential Property Paralegal looking for a new role (either full-time or part-time) and are interested in discussing this opportunity, apply now or please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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