About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Property Paralegal to join our in-house Legal Team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support the smooth delivery of legal services that help underpin the effective running of the organisation and its wider goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal and administrative support across a broad range of property matters.
Conduct legal research and assist in the delivery of internal legal advice.
Support the management of the Legal Services inbox, triaging and responding as appropriate.
Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and external legal panel firms.
Maintain accurate legal records and support internal systems such as the case management spreadsheet.
Assist with transactional property matters including Shared Ownership staircasing, Deeds of Variation, and Land Registry queries.
Review legal documentation and conduct due diligence to identify discrepancies or risks.
Support execution and processing of legal documents in line with internal governance and standing orders.
Maintain legal resources including the Seals/Contracts Register and the Legal Services intranet site.
Provide administrative support including document filing, post handling, scanning, and diary management.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
6-12 months' experience in property or conveyancing with an understanding of legal procedures.
Familiarity with legal documents such as leases, contracts, transfers, and agreements.
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
Strong IT proficiency with an aptitude for learning new systems quickly.
High attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
A strong team player with excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
A proactive attitude with flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Desirable:
Experience within a property or social housing legal team.
Previous work in a housing association, charity, or similar organisation.
Experience drafting legal documentation using precedent templates.
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.