We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Residential Property team in Bournemouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal career within a busy and highly regarded team, supporting Partners and fee earners on a wide range of residential property matters while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
About the Role
As a Paralegal in our Residential Property team, you'll play a key role in supporting the progression of conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion. You'll work closely with fee earners, clients, estate agents, and other third parties, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently while delivering an excellent client experience.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build upon existing legal experience or take the next step towards a long-term career in property law.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Supporting fee earners with a broad range of residential conveyancing matters.
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system.
- Monitoring key dates and deadlines to ensure matters progress efficiently.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors to provide updates and progress transactions.
- Managing incoming correspondence and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
- Assisting with file preparation for exchange and completion.
- Supporting fee earners' caseloads through regular client and third-party contact.
- Undertaking completion day procedures, including handling redemptions and the transfer of funds.
- Assisting with post-completion work and file closing processes.
- Maintaining high standards of client care and supporting the team's commitment to excellent service delivery.
- Promoting the firm's core values of clients, people, teamwork, and progressiveness.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong interest in residential property law and conveyancing.
- Previous legal experience would be advantageous, although not essential.
- A good working knowledge of conveyancing processes is desirable.
- LPC, Law Degree, MILEX qualification, or equivalent (desirable).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong client service skills and a professional approach.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and life assurance.
- Access to flexible benefits.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Exposure to high-quality residential property work within a supportive team environment.
- Clear opportunities to develop your legal career.
If you're organised, enthusiastic, and looking to build a successful career in residential property law, we'd love to hear from you.
