Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Property Paralegal to join a highly regarded Registered Providers team in Exeter.
This full-time, permanent position offers a broad and varied workload across social housing property matters, with hybrid working available once established in the role.
About The Client
Our client is a recognised leader in property law and social housing, with an excellent reputation across the South West and beyond. Their Registered Providers team is ranked in leading legal directories and trusted for providing specialist advice on a wide range of property transactions. The team is busy, collaborative, and client-focused, working with national organisations, housing associations, and individual clients.
About The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Property Paralegal to join a thriving Registered Providers department. Based in Exeter with hybrid working options, you’ll support lawyers across a diverse caseload while running your own matters under supervision. The role involves handling property transactions ranging from acquisitions and disposals to shared ownership and lease extensions, offering excellent exposure to the full spectrum of social housing property law.
You’ll initially spend time in the Exeter office to integrate with the team and gain a strong understanding of processes and systems, before moving into a hybrid arrangement (minimum two office days per week).
Property Paralegal Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Providers team on a wide range of property transactions.
- Handle individual acquisitions and disposals, plot sales, and shared ownership transactions (including staircasing, assignments, and lease extensions).
- Prepare and manage Land Registry applications and respond to requisitions.
- Run your own caseload of general property transactions with appropriate supervision.
- Liaise with clients, housing associations, and other stakeholders to progress matters efficiently.
- Attend Court or external meetings where required.
- Ensure excellent client care and communication throughout each transaction.
- Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the team.
Property Paralegal Requirements
- Experience in property law, with knowledge of conveyancing processes.
- Ability to manage your own caseload of property transactions.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Effective communicator with confidence in client-facing interactions.
- Team player with a diligent and proactive approach.
- Able to work independently while maintaining high professional standards.
- Positive, adaptable, and motivated attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.
- Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum two office days per week).
- Two days paid volunteering leave per year.
- Reduced costs for the firm’s legal services.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
- Comprehensive pension and medical care plans, including eyecare vouchers.
- Plus much more!
The Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced Property Paralegal with a solid grounding in property law and conveyancing who thrives on responsibility and client interaction. Confident in handling your own caseload, you are looking to take the next step in your career within a specialist Registered Providers team where your skills and initiative will be valued. With your proactive and positive approach, you’ll be ready to contribute to a busy, supportive team while building your expertise in this specialist area of property law.
If you’re ready to progress your career with a highly respected property team in Exeter, contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk