Paralegal - Property & Construction

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Office Based)

The Opportunity

An 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.