Residential Property Paralegal

A leading London law firm is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Residential Property Paralegal to join its highly regarded Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex, high-value residential property matters while working alongside experienced lawyers and PAs within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The team advises individuals, families, developers and private banks on prime residential property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasehold matters.

• Supporting fee earners and PAs across a varied residential property caseload
• Assisting with post-exchange and post-completion matters
• Preparing SDLT submissions and payments
• Making Land Registry applications and responding to requisitions
• Drafting and serving notices, statutory declarations and statements of truth
• Ordering Land Registry documents and planning/building regulation records
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Managing electronic matter files and document control using NetDocuments
• Supporting transaction progression across complex property matters
• Assisting with client onboarding, AML/KYC and conflict checks
• Carrying out legal and factual research
• Preparing reports, appendices and supporting documentation
• Updating data rooms and extranets
• Assisting with client meetings, presentations and business development events
• Providing wider paralegal and administrative support to the Property team during busy periods

• Previous experience in a property-focused paralegal role would be preferred
• Strong academic background
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident working independently and managing competing deadlines
• Proactive, flexible and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Ability to follow complex procedures accurately
• Good IT and document management skills
• Professional, personable and collaborative approach
• Genuine interest in residential property law

• £26,000 - £30,000 salary
• Opportunity to work on high-value residential property matters
• Exposure to sophisticated clients and complex transactions
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Agile working arrangements
• Excellent long-term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Paralegal looking to develop their experience within a highly regarded London property practice and gain exposure to some of the capital's most prestigious residential property matters.