Residential Property Paralegal Reading

Description

Paralegal - Residential Property

Location: Reading / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

The Opportunity

A well-regarded and growing law firm is seeking an organised and motivated Paralegal to join its Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in conveyancing, gaining hands-on experience within a supportive, collaborative and ambitious team. You will play a key role in supporting fee earners across a busy caseload, contributing to the continued success of a department known for its high standards of client service.

The Role

You will provide administrative and transactional support across the full lifecycle of residential conveyancing matters, including:

Supporting fee earners on residential property transactions

Assisting with post-completion work, including Land Registry applications

Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and standard forms (with supervision where required)

Ordering and managing conveyancing searches

Maintaining key dates and deadlines using internal systems

Preparing contract packs and transaction documents

Assisting with billing processes and issuing invoices

Supporting file closure and archiving procedures

Liaising with the accounts team on financial matters

Handling client calls and providing updates where appropriate

General administrative duties (scanning, document management, etc.)Requirements

Experience within a legal or professional services environment (ideally residential conveyancing)

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach

Ability to work independently on routine tasks and collaboratively within a team

Strong attention to detail

Good time management and prioritisation skills

Confident using Microsoft Office and able to pick up new systems quicklyBenefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Life assurance (5x salary)

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash scheme

Birthday off

Annual charity day

Weekly wellbeing hour

Dog-friendly officeWhy Apply? xjnqpsq

This is a great opportunity to join a growing and well-supported Residential Property team, where you will gain valuable exposure, responsibility and long-term career development within a highly regarded firm.

Contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed) or send your CV

Ad ID: 5418096771