Residential Real Estate Paralegal

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join our well-regarded Property team in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal with a strong grounding in UK residential property law to support a busy and dynamic department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to post-completion under supervision.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Conducting Land Registry searches and submissions, as well as local authority searches.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Assisting with due diligence, file management, and ensuring compliance with AML and SRA regulations.
• Supporting solicitors with administrative and legal tasks as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a paralegal in residential real estate/conveyancing in England & Wales.
• Solid understanding of the conveyancing process and Land Registry procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• LPC or SQE 1 is an advantage but not essential.
• Previous experience with case management systems such as LEAP or Proclaim.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Legal

• Law Practice

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