Residential Real Estate Paralegal

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · London, London

Residential Real Estate Paralegal at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, based in London, London, paying £25,000 - £30,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location
London, London
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
13 Sep 2026
Sector
Paralegal

7% below the typical rate for paralegal

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/residential-real-estate-paralegal

About the role

A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join its market-leading property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Real Estate Paralegal looking to develop their career within a prestigious practice, supporting high-value residential property transactions for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, overseas investors and private banks.

The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal will work closely with experienced fee earners on a broad range of prime and super-prime residential property matters, gaining exposure to complex transactions and excellent long-term career development.

The Residential Real Estate Paralegal role:

  • Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion
  • Drafting contracts, transfer deeds and reports on title
  • Ordering and reviewing searches and title documents
  • Raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries
  • Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
  • Supporting exchange and completion, including preparing completion statements
  • Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
  • Managing post-completion matters and Land Registry requisitions
  • Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring regulatory compliance

The successful Residential Real Estate Paralegal:

  • Previous residential conveyancing experience within a law firm
  • Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and client care skills
  • Confident managing competing deadlines in a busy team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
  • Experience with Elite, Filesite or similar systems would be advantageous
  • A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in residential property law

What’s on offer:

  • Salary of £25,000 – £30,000
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent training and long-term career progression within a leading Residential Real Estate team

Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/residential-real-estate-paralegal · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 13 Sep 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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