Residential Property Paralegal – Full or Part-Time

Location: Malmesbury

The role

We are looking for a Residential Property Paralegal to join a friendly and supportive residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking to develop their legal knowledge and take on increasing responsibility within a busy team.

This role is open to applicants who are looking for either full-time or part-time positions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Preparing contracts, leases, and other property-related documentation using case management systems and a variety of digital platforms and web-based portals.
• Drafting routine correspondence, preparing standard legal documents, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, other solicitors, and third parties to obtain information and progress matters efficiently.
• Assisting with client queries by telephone, email, and in person, ensuring clients receive a professional and helpful service.
• Supporting fee earners with financial transactions, including liaising with Accounts to arrange money transfers and completing relevant risk and compliance checks.
• Opening files, preparing initial correspondence, providing quotes, and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.
• Monitoring outstanding matters and assisting with the progression of files, taking increasing ownership of your workload with support from experienced fee earners.
• Preparing completed files for storage and carrying out general administrative and filing duties as required.
• Providing reception cover and assisting with general office duties when required.