Property Paralegal
3 days ago
Newport
Property Paralegal - Legal 500 Salary: Up to £27,000 DOE Location: Newport - hybrid OVERVIEW Join a highly regarded and expanding Property team within a well-established regional Legal 500 firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Paralegal who is looking to develop their career long-term within a supportive culture. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assisting Fee Earners with a range of Residential Conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and new build transactions, • Supporting on files from instruction through to completion, including preparing contract packs, reviewing title documents, raising enquiries, and assisting with exchange and completion, • Handling post-completion work, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications, • Supporting compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, including client due diligence and file checks, • Developing practical and technical property knowledge through internal training, seminars, and webinars, • Assisting with marketing and networking initiatives to support the continued growth of the Property department, • Providing support to other fee earners and departments where required, particularly during busy periods, • Assisting with Reception duties when needed ABOUT YOU • Previous experience working as a Property Paralegal (essential), • Strong experience in Residential Conveyancing, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, • Exposure to the full conveyancing process, from instruction through to completion, • Familiarity with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, and post-completion work, • Experience liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors, • Understanding of AML requirements within a property context, • Confident working independently while supporting a wider team, • Good IT skills and experience using case management systems BENEFITS • Hybrid working after initial 3-month office-based period (1-2 days from home if desired), • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional Christmas-New Year closure gifted by the firm, • Birthday day off, • Salary protection and life cover, • Discretionary annual profit share (subject to firm performance), • Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation: E: P: 07879490799