Paralegal – Real Estate Residential

JMW Solicitors LLP

. Support qualified fee earners in the Real Estate Residential team .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conveyancing processes, including freehold and leasehold transactions, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. Proficient in managing workloads effectively and providing excellent customer service in a team-oriented environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Graduate QualificationExperience in ConveyancingStrong Communication SkillsExcellent IT SkillsCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Conveyancing ProcessesDrafting Search ReportsPreparing Contract PacksOrdering SearchesCase Management System Proficiency

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTeam Working EthicAttention to DetailProactive Work ManagementEffective Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Real EstateFreehold SalesLeasehold SalesRemortgagesHelp to Buy Properties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support qualified fee earners in the Real Estate Residential team
Support matters involving freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build properties, Help to Buy properties, Shared Ownership properties, remortgages, builders, and developers
Communicate professionally and courteously with clients and introducers
Receive telephone calls, handle straightforward enquiries, and direct enquiries appropriately
Make calls to clients and third parties involved in conveyancing transactions
Order searches and draft search reports and mortgage reports under conveyancer supervision
Log incoming post and respond promptly to update requests from clients, estate agents, brokers, and introducers
Update introducer portals where necessary
Prepare contract packs
Order HMLR, bankruptcy, priority, and company searches and documents
Prepare files for completion
Keep the firm's case management system fully up to date
Progress files using initiative and raise issues or concerns with the responsible conveyancer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law graduate qualification
Experience working within a conveyancing team
Strong communication and analytical skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong team working ethic
Ability to manage a busy workload, be proactive, and prioritise effectively
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including dealing directly with clients
Excellent customer service skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high standard when preparing emails, letters, reports, and responding to information requests