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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.