Residential Property Paralegal
Location: Wimbledon, London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm
Working Pattern: Office based, 5 days per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Looking for more than just another Paralegal role? This could be your next career move!
We are working with a highly regarded and well-established law firm in Wimbledon who are looking to recruit an ambitious Residential Property Paralegal to join their experienced Property Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with approximately 2-3 years' residential property experience who is keen to develop their technical knowledge, take on more responsibility and ultimately progress into a fee-earning position.
You will initially work closely with an experienced fee earner, providing support on a varied residential conveyancing caseload while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
The firm has a traditional, supportive approach and genuinely invests in its people. They are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and will provide guidance and support to help you achieve your ambitions.
The Role
- Supporting an experienced fee earner with a residential conveyancing caseload.
- Assisting with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
- Supporting transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Preparing and reviewing legal documentation.
- Assisting with searches, enquiries and post-completion matters.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties.
- Managing files and ensuring transactions progress efficiently.
- Providing a high level of client care and communication.
You will also have exposure to a wider Property Department handling both residential and commercial matters, including higher-value transactions involving properties in and around Wimbledon.
Career Progression & SQE Support
One of the key attractions of this opportunity is the genuine scope for career development.
- Opportunity to progress from a support role into fee earning.
- Support and guidance for those looking to pursue the SQE qualification route.
- The firm is happy to support candidates working towards SQE1 and SQE2, where appropriate.
- Encouragement to develop your technical skills and take on increasing responsibility.
- Opportunity to shape your career in a direction that suits your strengths and ambitions.
About You
- Ideally 2-3 years' experience as a Residential Property Paralegal.
- A good academic background.
- Previous experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions.
- Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident dealing with clients and third parties.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, reliable and keen to take on additional responsibility.
- A strong team player with a positive attitude.
The Firm
- Well-established and highly regarded law firm in Wimbledon.
- Property Department comprising six experienced fee earners and four support staff.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Traditional approach with an emphasis on teamwork and personal development.
- Excellent staff retention, with many people building long-term careers within the firm.
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