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Paralegal (Residential Conveyancing)

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hove, East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Residential Paralegal
Brighton & Hove
Full-time | Permanent

The Role
We are looking for a Residential Paralegal to join our busy and well regarded conveyancing team in Brighton & Hove. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with residential property experience who thrives in a client-facing, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a modern firm that values initiative, communication and personality just as much as technical ability.
You will support solicitors on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, while also managing your own responsibilities and liaising directly with clients, agents and lenders.

Key Responsibilities
* Assisting solicitors with a full range of residential conveyancing transactions, including: 
* Sales and purchases (freehold & leasehold)
* Transfers of equity
* Re-mortgages
* Drafting and preparing legal documentation and correspondence
* Managing files from instruction through to completion
* Ordering, reviewing and reporting on searches
* Raising and responding to enquiries
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors in a clear, friendly and professional manner
* Handling post-completion matters including SDLT returns and Land Registry registrations
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures
* Providing excellent client care and proactive communication throughout the transaction lifecycle

About You
We're looking for someone who is capable, personable and proactive, and who genuinely enjoys working with clients.
Essential:
* Previous experience in residential conveyancing (as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar)
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A confident and professional approach to client interaction
* Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

Desirable:
* Law degree or relevant legal qualification
* Experience using case management systems
* Knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry processes

Why Join?
* Work for a modern, award-winning firm that genuinely does law differently 
* Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
* Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Opportunities for development and progression
* A culture that values approachability, flexibility and common sense
* A firm where people enjoy coming to work - and clients feel the difference

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