Paralegal Residential - #1730920

Paralegal Residential

£30,000

London W1

Our client a law firm based in West London are looking for a Residential Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the Residential Property team, assisting with the smooth progression of conveyancing transactions from instruction to post-completion. The Residential Paralegal will work under the supervision of qualified solicitors and fee earners, ensuring high standards of client care, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of a caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Draft and review documents including sale contracts, transfer deeds, leasehold packs, and completion statements.
• Carry out searches (Land Registry, local authority, environmental, and other due diligence checks).
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors to progress transactions.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions.
• Ensure files are maintained in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manage pre- and post-completion tasks including SDLT returns, file closures, and client reporting.
• Maintain accurate records using case management software and ensure timely updates to clients.
• Adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) policies and comply with SRA regulations at all times.

Essential:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience in a residential conveyancing role.
• Solid understanding of UK residential property law and conveyancing processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Desirable:

• Law degree, CILEX qualification, LPC or SQE Part 1.
• Experience working in a fast-paced law firm or volume conveyancing environment.
• Familiarity with case management systems such as LEAP, Proclaim, or similar.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Gavin Coleman for a confidential discussion.

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