Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Shared Ownership

About the role

Join a fast‑paced conveyancing department that specialises in new‑build shared ownership transactions. You will speak with clients and referrers daily while progressing their files, working closely with the team and the Head of Shared Ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Assist on the acquisition of Shared Ownership properties.
• Assist on the acquisition of New Build Shared Ownership plot purchases.
• Deal with financial arrangements for property acquisitions, including mortgage arrangements and gifts.
• Create and coordinate correspondence and document files for each client matter according to firm standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and other professional contacts.
• Assist fee earners in promotion and marketing activities of the team.

Required profile

• Strong experience ideally within Shared Ownership and/or a conveyancing team.
• Conveyancing/Shared Ownership experience obtained in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of residential property processes and confidence in managing transactions.
• Efficient, well‑organised with attention to detail.
• Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload within tight time constraints under pressure.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Medicash cashback scheme after one year of service.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Family‑friendly policies and family events leave.
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.