We're recruiting: Residential Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Job description
You will support fee earners in the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing matters, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
The role will include work on:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages and transfers of equity
- New build and shared ownership matters
- Preparation and submission of Land Registry applications
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors
You will play an important role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently while delivering a high standard of client care.
Responsibilities of this role
- Provide administrative and paralegal support to the Residential Conveyancing team
- Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence
- Open and manage files, including AML and compliance checks
- Deal with client enquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain accurate records and ensure files are kept up to date
- Assist with post-completion work, including SDLT returns and registrations
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm procedures
Skills, experience and attributes
- Previous experience in residential conveyancing (paralegal or legal secretary role preferred)
- Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, reliable team player who enjoys working in a supportive and collaborative team
About us
Rothera Bray is a long-established and highly respected law firm, providing expert legal services to individuals and businesses across the East Midlands. We’re known for our client-focused approach, technical excellence and inclusive culture, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and support.
As our Residential Property team continues to grow, we are looking for a capable and motivated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join our Nottingham office.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team, handling a broad range of residential property matters.
What we offer
- A varied and engaging role within Residential Property team
- Competitive salary
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Generous holiday allowance including firm-wide Christmas closure
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work, Bus to Work, and Tram to Work schemes
- A friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career development
Apply for this position: Residential Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary
If you’re a conveyancing professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below or send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@rotherabray.co.uk.