Residential Property Paralegal

Job description

Residential Property Paralegal – London

Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE

Hybrid working: 4 days office / 1 day WFH

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Paralegal to join its London office, supporting a busy team handling high-value residential property transactions.

This opportunity is suited to a paralegal currently working within a reputable firm on London residential property matters and looking to progress their career within a well-regarded and supportive team environment.

The Role

You will act as a key link between clients and fee earners, supporting residential conveyancing transactions while developing towards managing your own supervised caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with running residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Draft legal documentation using precedents and templates in line with client instructions
• Prepare SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications, dealing with post-completion queries and monitoring application progress
• Use lender and case management portals to update transaction progress
• Undertake legal research and escalate issues where necessary
• Deliver high standards of client service throughout transactions
• Ensure compliance with risk management, AML, confidentiality, and data protection requirements
• Assist with file opening procedures and general file management
• Undertake administrative duties associated with residential property transactions

Business Development & Team Contribution

• Support fee earners with marketing and business development activity
• Assist with maintaining client information within CRM systems
• Build relationships with agents and other third parties under supervision

Operational Responsibilities

• Record time accurately and work towards agreed fee earning targets
• Contribute ideas to improve team efficiency and processes

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Residential Property Paralegal is essential
• Experience handling high-value London residential property transactions is strongly preferred
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems

The Opportunity

This role offers a strong platform for a residential property paralegal seeking long-term development within a well-established London property team, with clear opportunities for progression and exposure to high-value matters.

If you’re interested, click the apply button or contact Niamh Nolan directly at Niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English