Job Description
Are you an experienced Residential Property Paralegal looking to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you’re a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with property experience who is ready for greater responsibility and the opportunity to develop your own caseload?
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm for an exciting opportunity within its established Residential Property team in Richmond.
Working with an experienced and supportive team, you’ll be involved in a varied range of residential property matters, including high-value and more complex transactions for a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience, develop greater ownership of your work and progress your career within a collaborative environment.
The role
You will work closely with lawyers and colleagues across the team, providing support on a broad range of residential property transactions while also having the opportunity to manage your own files, appropriate to your level of experience and with the support of experienced senior colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting lawyers across a varied residential property caseload
- Managing your own files under supervision, which may include sales, transfers of equity, remortgages, licences to assign and deeds of covenant
- Attending client meetings and communicating with clients and other parties throughout transactions
- Undertaking legal research and drafting relevant documentation
- Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
- Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
- Working with lender portals, including Lender Exchange and LMS
- Supporting billing processes and other administrative requirements
- Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure clients receive an efficient and responsive service
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- At least one year’s experience working within a property team as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or in a similar role
- Ideally, experience within Residential Property, although candidates with relevant Commercial Property, Plot Sales or New Homes experience are also encouraged to apply
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to work comfortably with online systems
- A collaborative, supportive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent client experience
Experience of time recording and managing a small fee target would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why consider this opportunity?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded legal team where you can build on your existing property experience and take on increasing responsibility.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting and high-value matters, learn from experienced lawyers and develop your own caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your property career, we’d be delighted to hear from you.