Residential Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Malmesbury

Salary negotiable depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join a friendly and supportive Residential Property team in Malmesbury.

This role would suit a well-organised and proactive individual with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and welcoming environment. Experience of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion would be highly advantageous.

You will provide vital support to fee earners across a range of residential conveyancing transactions, assisting with matters from initial instruction through to post-completion. The role offers exposure to a broad range of residential property work and the opportunity to become a valued member of a positive and supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other property documentation
• Drafting routine correspondence and standard legal documents
• Managing and updating files using case management systems and online portals
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors
• Assisting with compliance and risk management procedures
• Coordinating with accounts teams regarding payments and transfers
• Opening new files, preparing initial documentation and providing client quotations
• Handling telephone enquiries and arranging appointments
• General administrative duties including filing, scanning and document management
• Providing reception cover when required
• Supporting the progression of files during fee earner absences

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and a keen eye for detail. Previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment is highly desirable.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

Benefits include:

• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Family-friendly working environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on experience

Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.