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Residential Paralegal Jobs in London, England, UK at LR Legal Recruitment
Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal
Location: Finchley
Salary: £30k – £35k
Job Type: 12m – 18m FTC
About Us:
We are a well-established and progressive law firm with a strong reputation in property law. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Residential Property Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with a passion for conveyancing and client care.
Role Overview:
You will support solicitors and fee earners with a broad range of residential property matters, including both freehold and leasehold transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Areas of Work:
Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases: Assist in managing transactions from instruction through to post-completion, liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and agents.
Leasehold Enfranchisement & Extensions: Support both landlords and tenants in statutory and voluntary lease extensions, including the preparation of notices and reviewing valuation reports. Involvement in collective enfranchisement matters, acting for groups of leaseholders seeking to acquire the freehold.
Residential Remortgages: Draft and review mortgage documentation and ensure timely registration and reporting to lenders.
Transfers of Ownership: Assist in transfer of equity transactions, including those arising from divorce, inheritance, or gifting arrangements.
Main Responsibilities:
Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documentation
Carry out title checks and property searches
Prepare and submit Land Registry and HMRC forms (including SDLT)
Communicate with clients and third parties throughout the transaction
Maintain accurate and compliant case records
Manage a small caseload under supervision, where appropriate
Requirements:
A minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing is preferred
Familiarity with the conveyancing process from start to finish
Experience with leasehold transactions and knowledge of lease extensions/enfranchisement is advantageous
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Legal qualification (e.g. LLB, LPC) desirable but not essential
Title: Residential Paralegal
Company: LR Legal Recruitment
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
