Residential Real Estate Paralegal

A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join its market-leading property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Real Estate Paralegal looking to develop their career within a prestigious practice, supporting high-value residential property transactions for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, overseas investors and private banks.

The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal will work closely with experienced fee earners on a broad range of prime and super-prime residential property matters, gaining exposure to complex transactions and excellent long-term career development.

The Residential Real Estate Paralegal role:

• Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion
• Drafting contracts, transfer deeds and reports on title
• Ordering and reviewing searches and title documents
• Raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
• Supporting exchange and completion, including preparing completion statements
• Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
• Managing post-completion matters and Land Registry requisitions
• Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring regulatory compliance

The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal:

• Previous residential conveyancing experience within a law firm
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Confident managing competing deadlines in a busy team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Experience with Elite, Filesite or similar systems would be advantageous
• A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in residential property law

What's on offer:

• Salary of £25,000 - £30,000
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and long-term career progression within a leading Residential Real Estate team