Real Estate Paralegal | Leeds | Fantastic Career Opportunities
To £29,000
Are you an experienced property paralegal looking for a role where you can develop, feel supported, and build a long-term career?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm with an excellent reputation for supporting and developing paralegals. The firm is known for its teamwork, modern office environment, and genuine commitment to work-life balance.
You will be part of a friendly, ambitious real estate team where training, high-quality work, client contact, and progression are all taken seriously.
The Opportunity
Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, you will help manage a varied caseload of property transactions within a busy and well-established real estate team. This is a hands-on role where accuracy, organisation, and excellent client care are key.
The work will include a broad mix of commercial property matters, including complex and high-value transactions, giving you valuable exposure and the chance to strengthen your technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Supporting solicitors and fee earners with the smooth running of property transaction files
- Drafting and preparing transaction summaries and reports, including land agreements, development agreements, transfers, and sectional agreements
- Reviewing due diligence searches and contributing to reports on title
- Preparing and inputting reports on title for development site acquisitions
- Assisting with land transfers, including pre- and post-completion work such as preparing statements, submitting priority searches, and liaising directly with clients
- Handling Land Registry applications and responding to requisitions
- Drafting ancillary legal documentation such as deeds of covenant, Land Registry certificates, and transfers
About You
You will be organised, proactive, and commercial, with the confidence to support busy fee earners while delivering a high standard of service to clients.
- Minimum 2:2 degree in Law (or completion of a recognised conversion course)
- At least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing or commercial property
- Strong legal research and drafting skills
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a positive approach
How to Apply
If you would be interested in this Leeds-based property paralegal role, please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9786 or email your CV to helen.mauborgne@saccomann.com
Alternatively, if you know anyone who would be suitable for this role, please let them or us know, as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role