Residential Property Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced and organised residential property paralegal to join a busy central London team. The successful candidate will support fee earners across a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages, providing high-quality legal and administrative assistance to ensure efficient matter progression and excellent client service. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable paralegal who wishes to develop their conveyancing experience within a modern, supportive law firm.

Hybrid working.

The firm is known for its strong reputation in residential property work, a professional approach to client care and a modern way of working. You will join a collaborative team with investment in systems and training and clear opportunities for career development.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist fee earners with the progression of residential conveyancing matters (sales, purchases, remortgages) from instruction to post-completion, ensuring timely updates and excellent client care.

• Prepare, review and draft standard documentation including contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, SDLT returns and client correspondence, ensuring accuracy and version control.

• Liaise with clients, mortgage lenders, estate agents, brokers and other third parties to obtain required documentation, chase outstanding information and coordinate completion arrangements.

• Open and maintain matter files on the case management system, ensuring all documents are uploaded, indexed correctly and time is recorded accurately.

• Carry out Land Registry work and post-completion registration tasks, including preparing and lodging applications via the Land Registry portal and resolving basic title queries.

• Order and review property searches and other third-party reports, summarise results for fee earners and highlight any issues requiring attention.

• Support AML and client identification procedures by conducting ID checks, maintaining AML records and ensuring compliance with firm processes.

• Prepare completion funds paperwork and undertake basic calculations for completion statements; liaise with banks and the firm’s accounts team regarding receipt and disbursement of funds.

• Monitor and diarise key dates (exchange, completion, mortgage deadlines), proactively chase actions and keep clients and fee earners informed of progress.

• Provide general administrative support including arranging meetings, preparing bundles, scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems.

Key skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a paralegal, conveyancing assistant or similar role within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with exposure to residential property transactions.

• Good knowledge of residential conveyancing processes (sales, purchases, remortgages) and practical experience of Land Registry procedures.

• Proven ability to use case management systems, Land Registry portal, online search providers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong attention to detail, good numeracy for preparing financial documentation and an ability to produce accurate written correspondence.

• Confident communicator with a professional manner when liaising with clients, colleagues and external parties.

• Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of AML/client ID requirements and a commitment to maintaining compliance with firm policies and regulatory obligations.

• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with a willingness to develop technical conveyancing knowledge and take on increasing responsibility.

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Hybrid working and a modern, supportive working environment with flexible working options.

• Exposure to a varied caseload and the opportunity to work alongside experienced property lawyers and licensed conveyancers.

• Ongoing investment in systems, infrastructure and professional development, including training and clear progression pathways.