Paralegal (Residential Property)

Location: Bournemouth (with occasional travel to London)

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, office based

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our busy Residential Property team in Bournemouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal career with a well-respected firm, working alongside experienced partners and fee earners on a diverse range of property matters.

About the Role

As a Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team by:

• Managing a caseload from file opening to completion.
• Providing high-quality support to fee-earners, including drafting documents and conducting research.
• Handling daily case management tasks such as file reviews, actioning deadlines, and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors.
• Assisting with completions and post-completion procedures, including fund transmissions and redemptions.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records on the case management system.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous legal experience (desirable but not essential).
• An LPC, Law degree, MILEX qualification, or equivalent (desirable).
• A good working knowledge of conveyancing and related property matters.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.
• Confidence using IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and legal software).
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset, able to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

What We Offer:

• A competitive benefits package, including:
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Access to Perkbox, offering a range of online discounts and perks.