Residential Property Paralegal

Residential Property Paralegal
Location: Oxted, Beautiful Offices
Competitive Salary

Are you looking for a Part-time or Full time Property Paralegal role?

Are you an experienced Property Paralegal looking to take the next step in your legal career?

An ambitious law firm based in the picturesque Oxted area, and they are currently looking to recruit a Property Paralegal to join their thriving team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to assist both the residential and commercial property teams with their busy caseloads. The role provides a diverse and engaging range of work, enabling you to expand your technical expertise in property and advance meaningfully in your career.

The Role:
As a Property Paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting the solicitors and lawyers by assisting with a wide range of tasks. Your duties will include:

• Handling Land Registry tasks, such as lodging applications, registrations, and requesting searches.
• Managing post-completion duties, including submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Completing legal forms and preparing other important documents.
• Communicating with clients, lenders, agents, mortgage brokers, and surveyors to ensure matters progress smoothly.
• Providing general support to the team, including telephone answering, greeting clients, and assisting with account queries.
• Ensuring compliance with money laundering (AML) regulations.
• Preparing bills, completion statements, and assisting with financial queries.

The Ideal Candidate:
My client is looking for a candidate who has:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a property department (candidates without this will not be considered).
• Strong knowledge of Land Registry processes and post-completion tasks.
• Experience preparing legal forms and documentation.
• Confidence in using case management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and third parties.
• A solid understanding of money laundering (AML) checks and compliance procedures.

Why Join My Client?
In addition to working with a supportive, dynamic team, you’ll enjoy the following perks:

• 25 days annual leave
• Workplace Pension
• Christmas closure (discretionary)
• On-site parking (subject to availability)
• Lunch break closure - between 1pm and 2pm daily
• Dress-down Friday
• Half-day birthday leave (discretionary)

If you have the relevant experience and are eager to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking and supportive law firm. Apply now for immediate consideration!