Paralegal - Residential Property
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Paralegal - Residential Property
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our Residential Property Team based in Richmond. This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy with a competitive salary.
The Vacancy
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our Residential Property Team based in Richmond.
More About Us
Formed via a merger in 2020, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading law firm with an aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2026 list, and consistently achieve recognition in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
More About the Residential Property Team
Led by Michelle Moore-Saxton (Partner), our Richmond-based team is part of our wider Residential Property Team, well-known for providing legal advice on a wide variety of residential property transactions, particularly for high-net-worth clients.
Day to Day
As a Paralegal, you will:
- Collaborate closely with colleagues of all seniorities.
- Run your own caseload of files including sales, transfers of equity, licences to assign, deeds of covenant, and remortgages.
- Attend client meetings, undertake research, and draft documentation.
- Support with administrative tasks including billing, Land Registry applications, Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, and Lender Portals.
What We Look For
- At least one year’s experience in a Residential Property Team as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or similar.
- Experience in property-related roles (Residential Property, Commercial Property, Plot Sales, New Homes).
- Calm under pressure, proactive, good time management and prioritisation skills.
- Naturally caring, empathetic, confident in engaging with clients and colleagues.
- Great communication skills and collaborative mindset.
- Familiarity with time recording, IT skills, and managing a small fee target.
Who We Are
We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a top regional career law firm with a simple mission – to make a difference. With over 450 dedicated professionals, we offer substantial opportunity for advancement.
What We Can Offer
Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive. We offer 28 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, firmwide bonus scheme and a generous pension scheme. We support hybrid, flexible working and different work patterns.