Paralegal

About the job

Job Title: Paralegal / Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Northampton (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Paralegal / Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established and high-performing conveyancing team within a leading UK law firm.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a structured and supportive environment, playing a key part in progressing residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion. You’ll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure smooth case progression while delivering a high standard of client service.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with prior conveyancing experience who is looking to further develop their career, with access to strong training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the progression of residential sales and purchase transactions.
• Handle key conveyancing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the case management system.
• Keep daily task reports updated and ensure cases are progressing efficiently.
• Manage post-completion work and ensure documentation is completed correctly.
• Maintain organised file management, including file closures.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Respond to client queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with work providers.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure transactions follow best practice and internal processes.
• Support compliance requirements across all stages of the conveyancing lifecycle.

General Support Duties

• Draft non-technical correspondence where required.
• Assist with general office administration, including post handling and documentation.
• Collaborate with wider teams including new business and accounts.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal or Assistant.
• Strong understanding of the full conveyancing lifecycle, including post-completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and case management systems.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• High-quality training and development opportunities.
• Support to work towards professional qualifications (e.g. CLC).
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading law firm.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or Assistant looking to develop your career in a supportive and structured environment, we’d love to hear from you.