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Your new firmOur client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation across the South East and London. Recognised in leading legal directories for the quality of its property work, the firm acts for a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. Known for its collaborative and supportive culture, the firm places significant emphasis on professional development, career progression and delivering exceptional client service. \n Your new roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a busy and successful Residential Property team. Working alongside experienced lawyers, you will support a broad range of residential conveyancing matters while also developing and managing your own caseload under supervision.The role will involve assisting on sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, licences to assign and deeds of covenant. You will attend client meetings, draft legal documentation, undertake legal research and help progress transactions from instruction through to completion. In addition, you will support the team with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, lender portal requirements, billing processes and general file management.This position would suit an existing Residential Property Paralegal looking to develop their technical skills and take on greater responsibility, or an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary seeking the opportunity to manage their own files and progress their legal career. \n What you'll need to succeedCandidates should have at least one year's experience within a Residential Property team, either as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar. Experience within residential conveyancing is preferred, although applicants with exposure to Commercial Property, Plot Sales, New Homes or other property-related disciplines will also be considered.The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a client-focused approach are essential. Experience of time recording, using case management systems and working towards fee targets would be advantageous. \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a highly regarded property team with a strong reputation for quality work and client service. The role offers excellent exposure to high-value residential property matters, ongoing training and development opportunities, and genuine long-term career progression. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside hybrid working arrangements, typically involving 2-3 days in the office per week. \n What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it in more detail, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role is not quite right for you but you are considering a move within Residential Conveyancing, Property Law, Plot Sales or New Homes, I would be delighted to discuss other opportunities currently available. Candidates with more or less experience than outlined are equally encouraged to apply. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

our client a thriving top 100 Law firm located in Richmond are seeking a Paralegal to work in their Residential Property team. \n \n Core Duties \n Supporting Legal Advisers within the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider project teams. \n \n Opening case files. \n \n Giving estimates of costs to new clients. \n \n Dealing with pre exchange of contract work that has been delegated by a Legal Adviser to you using the Case Management System. \n \n Dealing with post-exchange work and registrations. \n \n Dealing with post-completion work. \n \n Stamping of documents, registration and scheduling of deeds. \n \n Process applications to purchase and offers for sale. \n \n Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation. \n \n Progress sales from the after application is loaded to completion. \n \n Provide monthly and quarterly reports on current status of applications received, missives concluded, cancelled applications and properties sold. \n \n Prepare all client correspondence. \n \n Ideal Candidates must have the following: \n \n 1/2 years experience in Residential property \n Case Management experience \n Degree educated

Paralegal – Residential Property \n\n • Department: Residential Property\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n Join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice, known for its client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Residential Property team, providing direct support to fee earners to enhance operational efficiency and client service. \n Day-to-Day of the Role: \n\n • Provide general support to the Residential Property team, including preparing correspondence and legal documents.\n, • Manage client files effectively, adhering to internal procedures for opening, closing, storage, retrieval, and filing.\n, • Handle administrative tasks such as arranging document copying, managing diaries, and setting up meetings.\n, • Welcome and assist clients and agents both in person and by telephone, providing updates and assisting in progressing transactions.\n, • Prepare completion statements and handle pre-completion and post-exchange formalities.\n, • Complete online forms, including SDLT submissions, and prepare and submit Land Registry applications.\n, • Obtain information from local authorities and handle registration requirements and post-completion matters.\n, • Support departmental marketing initiatives and maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and organisational information.\n, • Utilise the firm’s case management system effectively and maintain high standards of document production.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Law graduate or working towards qualification through a recognised Paralegal route, supported by relevant legal experience.\n, • Experience in residential property is highly desirable.\n, • Strong IT skills and proficiency in case management systems.\n, • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to workload management.\n, • Strong communication skills and commitment to excellent customer service.\n, • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure.\n, • High levels of professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Financial: Competitive salary, annual salary review, annual bonus scheme, employer pension contribution, death in service benefit, interest-free season ticket loan, paid professional memberships, long service awards.\n, • Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover, life assurance, enhanced company sick pay, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing initiatives, regular social events.\n, • Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family-friendly benefits, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, sabbatical opportunities, study leave.\n, • Learning & Development: Annual performance reviews, personal development and career progression planning, structured legal career development programmes.\n\n To apply for this Paralegal position in Residential Property, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Senior Property Lawyer £70,000–£80,000 + Excellent Benefits South West London A Leadership Opportunity. A Clear Future. A Firm Built Around Property Law. What if your next move wasn't just another senior role, but the opportunity to step into a position with a genuine pathway to senior leadership? We're partnering with a highly respected, traditional law firm in Sutton that has built its reputation around exceptional property law services. With a long-established client base and expertise spanning both residential and commercial property, the firm is now looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to join the team as part of a planned succession strategy. With a Partner approaching retirement, this is a rare opportunity to join a successful practice where you'll be given the platform to grow into a senior leadership position while working alongside experienced colleagues during the transition. If you're looking for a role that offers both high-quality work and a genuine long-term career opportunity, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunities like this don't come around often. Rather than simply filling a vacancy, the firm is investing in its future by identifying the next generation of leadership. You'll join a close-knit and highly regarded property team, benefiting from the experience of senior colleagues while positioning yourself for a significant role in the firm's future. You'll benefit from: • A genuine succession opportunity with a clear route into senior leadership, • A varied caseload covering both residential and commercial property matters, • Hybrid and flexible working that supports a healthy work-life balance, • A competitive bonus scheme that rewards your contribution, • The stability and reputation of a well-established firm with property law at the heart of its practice The result? A role that offers the quality of work and career progression that many senior lawyers are searching for—but rarely find. The Role You'll handle a broad mix of residential and commercial property matters, advising a loyal client base on a wide range of transactions. Working closely with the existing leadership team, you'll gradually take on increased responsibility as part of the firm's long-term succession plans. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll play an important role in supporting the continued success and growth of the property department. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys high-quality client relationships and is ready to take the next step towards leadership. About You You'll be: • An experienced Property Lawyer with a strong background in residential and/or commercial property, • Confident managing your own caseload with a high level of autonomy, • Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills, • A collaborative and approachable professional who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, • Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to progress into senior leadership You'll be looking for more than your next role—you'll be looking for a long-term career where you can make a lasting impact. The Package • £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience, • Sutton-based office, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Competitive bonus scheme, • Varied caseload across residential and commercial property, • Clear succession opportunity with a route into senior leadership, • Join a respected traditional firm with a specialist focus on property law, • Long-term career prospects within a supportive and established practice

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a forward thinking, well-established regional firm based near Harrogate, on the appointment of an Employment Paralegal to join their growing Employment practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional seeking high-quality work, meaningful client exposure and a genuine platform for career progression within employment law. Working alongside experienced employment lawyers, you will play a key role in supporting a broad range of employer clients, gaining exposure to both advisory and contentious matters while developing your own technical expertise and commercial understanding. The team advises businesses of all sizes, from owner-managed companies through to larger organisations, across a variety of sectors. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to complex employment matters, support tribunal proceedings where required and take ownership of suitable matters under supervision. The role • Assisting solicitors on a wide range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious, • Supporting employer clients with day-to-day employment and HR-related issues, • Drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, workplace policies and procedures, • Assisting with disciplinary, grievance, performance management and redundancy processes, • Preparing settlement agreements and associated documentation, • Supporting Employment Tribunal claims and related case management activities, • Undertaking legal research and preparing draft correspondence and advice, • Managing your own caseload of appropriate matters with supervision and guidance, • Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused support Why apply? This position offers considerably more responsibility and client exposure than a typical paralegal role. You will be encouraged to take an active role in matters from an early stage, working closely with experienced practitioners who are committed to mentoring and professional development. The firm has an excellent reputation for investing in its people and offers a supportive environment where ambitious individuals can build a long-term career. For the right candidate, there is genuine potential for future qualification opportunities. About you Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate: • A minimum of 12 months' experience within employment law, • A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and a strong academic background, • A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At LCL we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a busy and successful Residential Property team.Working alongside experienced lawyers, you will support a broad range of residential conveyancing matters while also developing and managing your own caseload under supervision role will involv

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