Residential Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Residential Conveyancing Legal Documents Client Care AML Compliance SDLT Returns Organisational Skills Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary

You will support fee earners in the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing matters, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion. The role will include work on: Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, Remortgages and transfers of equity, New build and shared ownership matters, Preparation and submission of Land Registry applications, Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors. You will play an important role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently while delivering a high standard of client care.

Responsibilities of this role

  • Provide administrative and paralegal support to the Residential Conveyancing team
  • Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence
  • Open and manage files, including AML and compliance checks
  • Deal with client enquiries in a professional and timely manner
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure files are kept up to date
  • Assist with post-completion work, including SDLT returns and registrations
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm procedures

Skills, experience and attributes

  • Previous experience in residential conveyancing (paralegal or legal secretary role preferred)
  • Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive, reliable team player who enjoys working in a supportive and collaborative team

What we offer

  • A varied and engaging role within Residential Property team
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance including firm-wide Christmas closure
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work, Bus to Work, and Tram to Work schemes
  • A friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment
  • Ongoing training and opportunities for career development
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