Residential Property Paralegal

JRRL are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Property Paralegal to qualified solicitor to join our clients Chislehurst team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing their own caseload and supporting a Partner with residential property transactions from instruction to completion.

Possibility for progression as a Residential Property fee earner.

Main Responsibilities for the Residential Property Paralegal

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing files, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and new build properties.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the transaction process.
• Undertaking all aspects of the conveyancing process, with support to draft contracts, raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and preparing completion statements.
• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the firm s case management system.
• Providing regular updates to clients and proactively progressing transactions to completion.
• Liaising with fee earners and other members of the team to ensure the smooth running of the department locally and firmwide.
• Assisting the Partner to support progression of transactions
• Attending to post-completion matters alongside other members of the team.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and other documentation as required.

Person Specification for the Residential Property Paralegal

• Fee earning paralegal, CILEX to NQ considered
• Previous in-depth experience working as a paralegal in residential property is essential.
• Residential Property career Paralegal or equivalent would be ideal.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with supervision.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Strong communication and marketing skills to communicate and promote the firm and the discipline.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficient IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements relating to residential property transactions and Conveyancing Quality Standard.

This is a full-time permanent position with some flexibility for hybrid work after probation. The lower end of the salary range would be for a paralegal with 2+ yrs experience and the higher end would be for a NQ solicitor.