Paralegal – Residential Property (Fee Earning) – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, 35 hours per week)
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000

A growing and award winning residential property team is seeking a motivated Fee Earning Paralegal to join its busy Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about conveyancing to develop their technical skills, manage their own files under supervision, and contribute directly to a high performing, client focused team.

The Role
This is a fee earning position, and you will be responsible for managing your own caseload under the supervision of an experienced Fee Earner. Responsibilities include:
Handling a mixed caseload of residential sale and purchase files under supervision
Acting as a key fee earner within the team, contributing to matter progression and client service
Updating clients, introducers, and agents throughout the transaction
Raising and responding to enquiries
Reviewing responses and preparing detailed reports for clients
Managing pre exchange and completion tasks
Working collaboratively with Fee Earners, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants
Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high professional standards

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an individual who:

• Holds GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths
• Ideally has a law degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent legal qualification (not essential)
• Has experience working in a law firm, ideally within residential conveyancing or wider property work
• Has experience working in a service driven, fast paced environment
• Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Is motivated to progress and take ownership of fee earning responsibilities

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working (home and office)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced annual leave for long service, including a fully paid one month sabbatical
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• 9DF flexible working benefit
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Two paid charity volunteering days
• Study Support Programme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and restaurants
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches
• Regular team building, sporting, and social events

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.