What Residential Property Paralegal Jobs are in the United Kingdom?

Avocet Legal Careers has an exceptional opportunity for a Paralegal to join the Residential Conveyancing department of a well-established, reputable local law firm based in Exmouth.

This role would suit an experienced Paralegalwith specific Residential Conveyancing experience or an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to progress their career. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join a busy team undertaking high quality Residential Conveyancing work.

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal responsibilities:

• Supporting the busy fee earners with their caseloads with a view to running your own caseload of Residential Conveyancing matters
• Dealing with work from initial instruction to completionto include purchases, sales, remortgages and transfers of equity
• Undertaking some business development and networking opportunities

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal requirements:

• You will be an experienced Paralegal with experience gained specifically within Residential Conveyancing or you will be an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to progress your career
• You will be motivated and ambitious
• You will have strong communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive Starting Salary DOE
• 20days annual leave plus Bank Holidays plus additional leave over Christmas/New Year
• Progression opportunities
• Pension

If you are looking for a new position working as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal for a leading law firm in Exmouth, please get in touch with Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers today.

A well established regional law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join its conveyancing team in Richmond. This Residential Property Paralegal role offers exposure to a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, supporting fee earners from instruction through to completion. The Residential Property Paralegal will gain hands-on experience across sales, purchases, remortgages and post-completion work. This Residential Property Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within residential property law.

The successful Residential Property Paralegal will join a respected regional law firm with an established residential property team and a strong local client base. The team provides structured support, ongoing development and exposure to a varied caseload within a collaborative working environment.

As the Residential Property Paralegal you will support solicitors and fee earners across a varied conveyancing caseload.

The role will include:

* Opening and managing client files
* Preparing contract packs and legal documentation
* Carrying out property searches and Land Registry applications
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
* Assisting with sales, purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages
* Supporting post-completion matters

You will have previous residential property or conveyancing experience and a genuine interest in developing your career within property law.

The Residential Property Paralegal must have:

* Previous experience within a Residential Property or Conveyancing team
* Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
* Proactive and professional approach
* Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment

* 25,000 to 28,000 salary
* Training and development opportunities
* Exposure to a broad range of residential conveyancing matters
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Long term career progression

If you are a Residential Property Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Overview

We\'re working alongside a regional firm, looking for a Residential Property Paralegal to join our client\'s Residential Property team in their central Manchester office. You will be supporting a highly skilled team of Fee Earners in handling a high volume of transactions. This role is perfect for a candidate who is looking to take their career to the next level within a fast-paced environment.

• Deal effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance.
• Be responsible for chasing various documentation, ID, mortgage offers and searches.
• Keep the case management system and any third-party web sites up to date in real time.
• Ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at times.
• Prepare required documentation as required with the conveyancing process.
• Prepare the completion packs for the accounts department, to include completion statements and invoices.
• Deal with post exchange matters as directed by your team manager.
• Be responsible for completions on the day of completion.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Any other administrative duties required to assist your team and other teams should the need arise.

• High personal standards of work.
• Minimum of 12 months experience within Conveyancing.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to speak to people on the phone.

• Salaries of £26,650
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

If you\'re interested, then hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly on

CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL
MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
£25,000 - £32,000

QED Legal are working with a highly regarded regional law firm seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join its established Residential Property team in Buckinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with a Law Degree or previous Residential Conveyancing experience to further their career within a supportive and well-respected property department.

The successful candidate will assist on a broad range of residential property matters, supporting fee earners with file management, legal documentation, client liaison, data entry, and general conveyancing transactions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in Residential Property law.

In return, you'll join a leading Conveyancing team offering high-quality work, ongoing training, and genuine career long term progression opportunities.

 

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Paralegal to join our established team, in Richmond. This office‑based role offers the opportunity to support a varied caseload of residential and mixed‑use property matters, working closely with fee earners to progress matters from instruction to post‑completion.

Salary: £27,000+

• Support fee earners on a broad range of residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, shared ownership and mixed‑use matters; assist in managing matters from initial instruction to post‑completion registration and file closure in accordance with firm procedures.
• Draft standard correspondence, completion statements and routine documentation using firm precedents; prepare and check contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage forms and related paperwork for review by fee earners.
• Carry out and interpret searches, assist with pre‑contract enquiries, review title reports, leases and leasehold management packs; identify potential title, leasehold, restrictive covenant and indemnity issues and highlight matters for escalation.
• Prepare and manage completion packs, assist with client and accountant completion statements; handle client funds and completion monies under supervision and in accordance with the firm's accounts procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare Land Registry applications and SDLT information for submission, liaise with the Land Registry and HMRC as required, and assist with post‑completion registration and remedial actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations including anti‑money laundering checks, client identification, conflict checks, file audits and data protection; complete required file reviews and ensure files meet the firm's compliance standards.
• Provide support and mentoring to more junior administrative staff; contribute to maintaining and improving precedents, templates and team workflows to promote efficiency and consistency.

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant within residential property/conveyancing in a law firm or conveyancing practice; ideally 12 months+ relevant experience.
• Practical understanding of residential property transactions including leasehold matters, remortgages, transfers and new build processes; able to recognise common title issues and indemnity requirements.
• Accurate drafting, strong attention to detail and good numeracy when preparing completion statements and client documentation.
• Working knowledge of Land Registry processes, SDLT procedures and basic leasehold legislation; comfortable dealing with indemnities and title rectification issues under supervision.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and experience of case management and document management systems; able to learn new systems and contribute to improved workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional manner when liaising with clients, fee earners, lenders, estate agents and third parties; able to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines; a collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Understanding of and commitment to regulatory and compliance obligations including confidentiality, anti‑money laundering and data protection requirements.

Residential Property Paralegal | Essex

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful property team in Essex, where you will be supported in developing your skills in a dynamic and friendly environment.

This respected law firm has built a strong reputation for delivering expert legal services with a client-focused approach. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, they provide an excellent environment for legal professionals to progress their careers.

The Role

As Paralegal, you will be a key part of the team, assisting fee earners with a range of legal and administrative tasks, including:

• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence under supervision
• Preparing SDLT and Land Registry forms with accuracy and efficiency
• Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, and third parties to progress transactions smoothly
• Time recording and maintaining case files in an organised and methodical manner
• Providing typing and administrative support to the department

About You:

• Previous experience working as a paralegal in residential property
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing processes and compliance requirements
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Good IT skills, including experience with electronic legal forms and case management systems

Why Join?

• Work as part of a respected and successful property team
• Gain exposure to high-quality work and career development opportunities
• Competitive salary with long-term career prospects
• Be part of a supportive and professional working environment

The role is fully office-based, requiring attendance five days a week.

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If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career in residential property law, this could be the perfect role for you. Submit your CV using the apply button below.

Recruitment Consultant - Ryder Reid Legal | Placing Paralegal talent within top law firms in London

Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal

Location: North West London (Beaconsfield)

Working arrangement: Flexible hybrid policy - Option to work remotely or at the central London office but must be able to commute to a North West based office 1-2 times a week.

About the company: A highly regarded UK law firm.

Role overview: The firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its Residential Property team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work closely with a highly-ranked partner on a range of Residential Property cases, with a particular focus on the sale and purchase of high-value property in Central London.

• Drafting legal notices and correspondence
• Preparing court bundles and supporting trial preparation
• Liaising with clients
• Limited document review and disclosure work

Candidates should have a minimum 2.1 degree and will have ideally completed the SQE, LPC or CILEX. At least 2 years experience as a Residential Property Paralegal is highly desirable. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in property law are essential.

• Competitive annual salary + discretionary bonus
• Client-facing work and high levels of responsibility
• Flexible hybrid working policy

For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Legal Services

Overview

Residential Property Paralegal/Legal Executive

Join to apply for the Residential Property Paralegal/Legal Executive role at Michelmores

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal/Legal Executive to join our Residential Property team in our Exeter office. In this role you will support the New Homes team acting for buyers of new build properties. This will include:

• Assisting a Senior Associate in managing plot purchases from the point of reservation of the plot to completion of the purchase, to include preparation of Legal Reports from a precedent prepared by a Senior Associate, typing your own correspondence and communicating with the client, developer and other third parties throughout.
• Providing efficient and effective support, aiming to meet all targets in respect of exchange and completion deadlines.
• Attending meetings with clients where necessary and updating clients and third parties on all active matters whenever required.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues across the Firm, as required.
• Maintaining time recording on client matters on a daily basis in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Managing files diligently and reviewing each regularly.
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and/or information.

The Residential Property Team are the leading property team in the South West and the New Homes Team are recommended by many large developers to their buyers. The team are renowned for offering the very best client service, with many clients returning to the team for subsequent property purchases, they set themselves apart by offering a personal approach to help clients at every stage of the conveyancing process. The team are always on hand to give our clients practical advice and aim to ensure that the process is as stress free as possible; we put our clients needs at the heart of what we do.

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.

As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talking about flexible working and empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.

We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and thrive in our culture. The role could be based from either our Bristol, Cheltenham or Exeter office and the ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within residential conveyancing
• Experience of using a case management system.
• The ability to run own files with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in a process driven environment and working to deadlines, providing excellent client service to both external and internal clients.
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrable examples of multi-tasking and an ability to juggle competing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Other skills required include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communication at all levels (written and verbal).
• A commercial, pro-active "can do" and professional approach to work.
• Must be flexible, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way - a team player.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion.
• Must be self-motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Self-confidence, initiative, and innovative thinking.

To apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Lisa Gater in our Recruitment Team on .

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team ( )

*No agencies please – any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

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