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Paralegal - Property & ConstructionLocation: Liverpool
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Office Based)
The OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Paralegal to join a busy and growing Property & Construction team in Liverpool.
This role is ideal for someone with at least 12 months’ experience in a property-related legal environment who is looking to further develop their technical knowledge, gain fee-earning responsibilities and progress their legal career within a supportive and collaborative team.
Working closely with experienced solicitors and senior legal professionals, you will assist with a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Key Responsibilities*Supporting and progressing property transactions from inception through to completion.
*Assisting with fee-earning activities across a varied caseload.
*Opening, maintaining and progressing legal files in line with internal procedures.
*Drafting legal documents, contracts, forms, correspondence and completion documentation.
*Preparing contract packs and conducting due diligence.
*Carrying out legal and factual research.
*Ordering and reviewing property searches.
*Assisting with enquiries, exchange and completion processes.
*Preparing and submitting SDLT returns.
*Managing Land Registry applications and responding to requisitions.
*Handling post-completion matters and associated administration.
*Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, solicitors, HMRC, Land Registry and other third parties.
*Maintaining accurate records and managing key dates and deadlines.
About You*Minimum 12 months’ experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a property-related area.
*Previous fee-earning or conveyancing experience would be highly advantageous.
*Law degree, legal qualification or equivalent practical legal experience.
*LPC or SQE studies are desirable but not essential.
*Experience of Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and post-completion work.
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively under pressure.
*Confident communicator with strong client care skills.
*Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
*Experience using legal case management systems.
What’s on Offer?*Competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 DOE.
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Company pension scheme.
*Sick pay.
*Free onsite parking.
*Smart-casual office environment.
*Supportive team culture.
*Genuine career progression opportunities, including the chance to develop fee-earning responsibilities and progress your legal career.
If you’re looking for a role that offers hands-on property experience, fee-earning exposure and long-term career development, we’d love to hear from you.