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Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for family law? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and dedicated Paralegal to join the Family team at a highly regarded Legal firm in Beaconsfield. The Role: As a key member of the Family Department, youll provide comprehensive secretarial support, ensuring the smooth running of the team. Your duties will include:<ul><li>Assisting solicitors with divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases.</li><li>Drafting legal documents such as witness statements, court applications, and client correspondence.</li><li>Conducting legal research to support case preparation.</li><li>Managing client files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with legal procedures.</li><li>Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, and other professionals in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Attending client meetings and court hearings where necessary.</li><li>Preparing trial bundles and assisting with case management.</li><li>Handling initial client enquiries and providing administrative support to the team</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Professionalism: A positive, proactive, and professional attitude.</li><li>Team player: A collaborative approach, supporting colleagues across the department.</li><li>Organisational skills: Strong attention to detail and excellent time management.</li></ul>The Family Department is a dynamic and supportive environment, providing expert advice on all aspects of matrimonial and family law. With a partner-led approach, the team fosters development and ensures work is allocated at the appropriate level, promoting growth and collaboration across the firm. Why Join?<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive culture.</li><li>Opportunities for Training and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li></ul>If youre a paralegal looking to enhance your career within a highly recognised firm, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Family Law Paralegal

Residential Conveyancing Assistant Fareham Full-time, Office-based Up to £24,000 (dependent on experience)My client is a reputable and client-focused legal firm specialising in various legal services, including property transactions. The Residential Conveyancing department is known for its professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.Role Overview: As a Residential Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the conveyancing team. This role involves handling a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth progress of property transactions from start to finish. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assisting conveyancers with the management of residential property transactions.</li><li>Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with compliance standards.</li><li>Preparing and drafting legal documentation, including contracts and correspondence.</li><li>Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to progress transactions.</li><li>Conducting searches, obtaining title documents, and ensuring all necessary checks are completed.</li><li>Ensuring accurate data entry and updating case management systems.</li><li>Assisting with post-completion tasks, including registering properties with the Land Registry.</li><li>Providing general administrative support to the team as required.</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications:<ul><li>Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or legal support role is preferred.</li><li>Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to work under pressure.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.</li><li>A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.</li><li>An approachable and professional demeanour, with a client-focused attitude.</li></ul>Whats on offer?<ul><li>Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment.</li><li>Comprehensive training to enhance your conveyancing knowledge.</li><li>Convenient Fareham office location.</li></ul> If you are an organised and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career in residential conveyancing, i would love to hear from you! Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more info.

Residential Property Legal Assistant

Conveyancing:ResidentialTo assist and manage a busy case load with minimal supervision. The successful candidate should have aMINIMUM OF 2 YEARSPREVIOUS EXPERIENCEworking in Residential Conveyancing.Roles and Responsibilities:To include:<ul><li>General admin tasks such as opening new client files, sending out client care letters, filing, photo copying and management of an appointment and training diary.</li><li>Communicating with clients, agents, brokers and third parties by telephone, email, and letter</li><li>Assisting the Fee Earner to maintain a good size case load from start to finish to including exchange, completion, registration and archiving.</li><li>Submitting searches, reviewing mortgage offers, reviewing the title documents and protocol documentation requiring redemption statements, highlighting to the Fee earner any areas of concern.</li><li>Dealing with enquiries received and researching where necessary to supply responses, liaising with third parties including management companies, councils, lenders etc</li><li>Dealing with all types of residential matters sales, purchases, re-mortgages, new builds, and shared ownership properties.</li><li>To assist with the organisation of occasional marketing events hosted or organised by the firm and/or department.</li><li>Keeping up to date with AML &amp; Risk management obligations.</li></ul>Office:All our staff are expected to assist with the maintenance of running a small but busy office.Office Roles and Responsibilities:To include:<ul><li>Keeping your working environment tidy and organised and ensuring all filing is completed promptly so that people always know where things are.</li><li>Having a good working knowledge of office procedures generally.</li><li>Being polite and courteous to clients, staff and all other visitors at all times.</li></ul>The Candidate:The ideal candidate will be someone who:<ul><li>Has at least 2 years experience working with the Residential Conveyancing.</li><li>Good computer skills and excellent attention to detail are required as well as excellent written English skills.</li><li>Good manner with clients, agents, and brokers and able to create good relationships to ensure repeat business.</li><li>Being polite and courteous to clients, staff and all other visitors at all times.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Assistant Paralegal

Overview:Were a successful, forward-thinking firm of residential managing agents who have built our client base by managing our clients properties as if they were our own.Were looking for a Pre &amp; Post Completion Manager to join our dynamic and diverse residential property team based in Angel, which is centrally located and easy to access via various means of transport.Playing a pivotal role within the residential property team, the Pre &amp; Post Completion Manager will provide invaluable support to colleagues and clients alike.This role demands a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, both written and numeric.Role Requirements:You will need to be:- Confident in working autonomously / independently to meet ever changing deadlines.- Ability to multi-task, to manage time effectively and to prioritise assignments.- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.- Meticulous, with excellent organisational skills.- Detail oriented.- IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; proficiency in the use of HM Land Registry Business e-services is highly desirable.- Proficient in reading leases and identifying salient alienation provisions.- Degree qualified (2.1 and above); a law degree is highly desirable.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Pre Completion:- Receiving instructions from the solicitors / licensed conveyancers in connection with the sale / re-mortgaging of properties held under management.- Accurately identifying and various alienation provisions applicable to the disposition.- Preparing both Leasehold Property Enquiries (LPE1) and Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1).- Collating various and applicable document enclosures.- Liaising with both the accounts department and the individual property managers to ensure the accuracy of the information disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1.- Replying to additional enquiries raised, leading to the eventual exchange of contractors and sale of the property.Post Completion:- Ensuring that all alienation provisions set out within the lease, as disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1, have been complied with.- Ensuring that any arrears of ground rent and / or service charges are settled in full.- Receipting notices of assignment / charge.- Preparing Certificates of Compliance for registration purposes at HM Land Registry.- Facilitating the transfer and issuance of membership / share certificates, including liaising with our client directors regarding the signing of the said certificates.General:- Ensuring that all requests for LPE1 and FME1 are logged centrally, and tracked through to completion.- Ensuring that invoices for fees are raised and settled timeously, and pursued where payment exceeds our payment terms.- Developing a robust approvals process to ensure accuracy and accountability for final documents produced.- Monthly reporting to Directors.Job Type: Full-timePay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Company events</li><li>Discounted or free food</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Flexitime</li><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Property Management: 1 year (preferred)</li><li>Customer service: 1 year (preferred)</li></ul>Licence/Certification:<ul><li>Driving Licence (preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Property

An opportunity has arisen to work within Evan Moore Solicitors criminal defence department Heathrow/Hounslow. The successful criminal paralegal should have experience in criminal defence law and be willing to undertake the police station accreditation.As part of your role, you will also be responsible for: Role:Reception Duties, booking legal visits, opening and closing of police station filesYou will be responsible for keeping existing clients updated with respect to their return dates or ongoing police station matters.You will also be expected to go onto the own client rota whereby you will be responsible for coordinating legal representation for people arrested or summoned to court.opportunity for progression Benefits:Generous holiday entitlement 3 discretionary days Christmas to New YearContributory pension schemeTraining and development opportunities RequirementsExperience in Criminal Law (Preferable)Must be LPC Graduate or BTC/BVPCMust have a Full driving licence Start Date: Immediate

Criminal Paralegal

Commercial Property ParalegalLocation: Marlborough, Wiltshire Salary: £30-50K plus excellent benefits package Key RequirementsWe are seeking a Commercial Property Paralegal with experience in agricultural and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and renewable energy schemes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage files and communications in a busy property team.Essential requirements include:<ul><li>Assisting fee earners in property transactions involving agricultural and commercial assets, including renewables</li><li>Drafting and reviewing key legal documentation: contracts, transfers, lease agreements</li><li>Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and handling post-completion formalities</li><li>Carrying out a range of property searches and providing accurate analysis to support client and internal decision-making</li><li>Managing client correspondence, ensuring professional and timely communication</li><li>Organising and maintaining client files in line with regulatory and firm compliance standards</li><li>Providing administrative support across the property team when required</li></ul>Preferred qualifications and skills:<ul><li>A Law Degree or CILEX qualification</li><li>Experience within a property law environment, ideally commercial or agricultural</li><li>Proficient with case management software and MS Office</li><li>Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills</li><li>A proactive and client-focused approach</li><li>Land Registry knowledge and understanding of post-completion tasks</li></ul>Role &amp; ResponsibilitiesAs a Property Paralegal, you will be an integral member of our property department, supporting senior fee earners while developing your own caseload. You will be involved in a broad range of matters and be expected to demonstrate initiative, commercial awareness, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting and progressing agricultural and commercial property transactions</li><li>Preparing and filing legal documentation and property forms</li><li>Undertaking property searches and interpreting results for colleagues and clients</li><li>Handling client queries and providing regular updates to stakeholders</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date and compliant file records</li><li>Contributing to team and firm initiatives that improve service delivery</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>A collaborative working environment with opportunities for progression</li><li>Exposure to diverse, high-quality property work</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (subject to role requirements)</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Commercial Property Paralegal

Closing date for applications to be sent is 31st March 2026.APPLICATIONS LISTED FOR 2026We offer a limited number of placements each year.&nbsp;Placements are within the Family Department and last one week.You will receive varied hands-on experience during your time at Osbornes Law. You are likely to attend court hearings, sit in on client interviews, conduct research, as well as general administrative duties.Working within a department, supervised by a partner or senior solicitor, will enhance your legal and practical skills. You will be very much a team player.&nbsp;What we expect from you:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Bs at A level</li><li>Undergraduates must be studying for a Law Degree</li><li>Post graduates will be considered if you are studying for a General Diploma in Law (GDL) or LPC</li><li>Enthusiasm and Flexibility</li></ul>

Work experience (unpaid) - 2026 - Osbornes Law

Deadline: rolling basisWork Placements for University StudentsWe welcome speculative CVs from law undergraduates, graduates, GDL and LPC students, or equivalent.&nbsp; If a position is not immediately available, these CVs are kept in case a suitable role does arise in the future.We have a history of employing law students in administrative roles, who work part-time whilst continuing their legal studies. These students frequently go on to pursue legal careers and training with us, or with other reputable legal businesses. Some of our current trainees, solicitors, and even partners, started with us in this way. We are proud to nurture this ‘home-grown’ talent and see our employees develop their careers.Our ideal candidate is a keen and ambitious student with a strong academic record. They will be interested in developing their legal careers and working with a highly regarded and well-established team of lawyers and support staff. They will show a passion for the law, particularly the areas of law that we practise, and a willingness to engage with and support the wider community.Please send speculative CVs and cover letters to our Office Manager.Please ensure your CV includes:<ul><li>Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;</li><li>Your degree classification, LPC results or equivalent/SQE preference, including modules and grades achieved;</li><li>If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;</li><li>If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.</li><li>Details of any relevant legal work experience.</li></ul>

Work experience - Crane & Staples Solicitors

The closing date is 31 July 2025Becoming a solicitor at WrigleysWrigleys is a specialist firm that concentrates on specific areas of law. &nbsp;We are always interested to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in our firm, and in at least one of our specialisms.We seek talented individuals to be our solicitors of the future. &nbsp;If you think you have what it takes to join our specialist firm of leading lawyers, please do contact us.In the past, we offered around three training contracts per year to candidates under the Legal Practice Course route to qualification. &nbsp;We have always been flexible, in that we don’t simply recruit the ‘top three’ candidates who apply – instead we remain open-minded as to the numbers, and aim to recruit those candidates who embody our Values and Ways of Working.We are continuing this pattern under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route, so we now welcome applications from both SQE candidates and those under the transitional (LPC) arrangements.&nbsp;We do not have a set process for legal apprenticeships, but if that is the route you wish to take to solicitor qualification, and you think you could make your career at Wrigleys, please do apply.We offer excellent training, and if you are an SQE candidate, we offer some financial support for the SQE – please see below.What do we look for?We take a long term view of recruitment. &nbsp;We are looking to find in our pre-qualification solicitor recruitment the individuals who will qualify with us, stay with us and make a real contribution, perhaps becoming the leaders of the firm in future. &nbsp;A number of our current partners trained with the firm. &nbsp;We expect candidates to know something of the firm before they apply, even if that is simply from reading our website. &nbsp;As a specialist firm, we appreciate that it can be difficult for candidates to gain experience in one of our fields prior to applying, but we do look for some evidence of a genuine interest in our specialisms, either through your experiences to date or in your covering letter. &nbsp;We look for good grades, but we do not set specific minimum requirements. &nbsp;A 1st class or 2:1 degree (gained or predicted) is preferred, though applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if the rest of their application is sufficiently strong. &nbsp;Similarly, A levels (or equivalent) at A and B grades are preferred, but not essential. &nbsp;We look at each application as a whole.Fundamentally, we seek strong candidates who can make a valuable contribution to the firm, and we are interested to hear from candidates planning to take any of the various routes to become a qualified solicitor.What is our process?We are now accepting applications for candidates to join us in September 2027. &nbsp;These may be for traditional Periods of Recognised Training under the transitional arrangements, or you may be an SQE candidate, or looking for a legal apprenticeship. &nbsp;Please make it clear on your application which route you are pursuing.Our process is as follows:<ul><li>To apply please visit our vacancies page: You will be required to provide a CV and a covering letter.&nbsp;</li><li>Please ensure that your CV includes all of your academic qualifications, subjects and grades, including GCSE and A levels. If it does not, this could impact your application, and it may mean that we cannot give it full consideration.</li><li>We will take mitigating circumstances relating to your academic record into consideration. Please provide full details of your mitigating circumstances with your application, and include written evidence from the examining body/relevant academic institution and/or verification by a third party such as your doctor or tutor.</li><li>The closing date for 2027 recruitment is 31 July 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be selected and invited for video and in-person interviews at our Leeds office in August.&nbsp;</li><li>Offers will be made shortly after the interviews have taken place.</li><li>Sadly, we cannot reply to all applications, but if you have applied and have not heard from us by the end of August 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.</li></ul>We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.What does the training look like?For our training contracts (i.e. transitional arrangement two-year ‘periods of recognised training’) we offer seats in three or four of the following areas:<ul><li>Property</li><li>Private client, trusts, probate and tax planning</li><li>Pensions</li><li>Charities (including employment, company and commercial, social enterprise)</li><li>Court of Protection</li><li>Wrigleys undertakes no litigation or contentious work as such, but training and experience in contentious matters (as is required by the SRA Practice Skills Standards) is available through secondment to another firm.</li></ul>For SQE candidates, we will broadly replicate the training contract, with seats as described above providing two years of Qualifying Work Experience with us. &nbsp;Our small recruitment intake will enable us to adapt to suit the experience, aspirations and interests of the individuals we recruit.Trainees at Wrigleys are given early responsibility and make an important contribution to our teams. We offer competitive trainee and NQ salaries, and we have excellent retention rates on qualification.Does Wrigleys provide funding?If you are entering the profession through the SQE route, we will require you to do up to the full two years’ QWE with us, and to attend an SQE preparatory course at a training provider of our choice. &nbsp;We expect this to be a one-year full time Master’s course. &nbsp;Subject to agreeing the detailed terms with you, Wrigleys will pay the cost of the SQE preparatory course and the cost of the SQE exams. &nbsp;If you are looking to pursue the legal apprenticeship route, please apply and we can discuss funding.We do not provide any funding for the GDL or LPC.Important Dates<ul><li>Application deadline: 31 July 2025</li><li>Interviews: August 2025 (video and in-person at our Leeds office)</li><li>Offers made shortly after interviews have taken place</li></ul>

Trainee Solicitor - September 2027 - Wrigleys

The Job:We are delighted to be assisting our client with their need for a Commercial Property Legal SecretaryAbout the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant to join our client based in North Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a team, supporting their commercial property solicitor with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.Key Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to commercial property solicitors.</li><li>Document Management: Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including leases, contracts, and agreements and enquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.</li><li>Client Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling inquiries professionally and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Diary Management: Manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring the efficient organisation of schedules.</li><li>Correspondence: Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone calls.</li><li>File Management: Open, maintain, and archive client files in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Land Registry and Searches: Assist in conducting property searches, Land Registry applications, and liaising with relevant authorities.</li><li>Billing and Invoicing: Prepare bills and liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely invoicing.</li><li>Assisting with onboarding new matters</li></ul>The Person: For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally based in Commercial Property <ul><li>Previous experience as a legal secretary/ legal assistant, ideally in a commercial property department.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and legal software.</li><li>Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.</li><li>Familiarity with HMRC and Land Registry processes and property transactions is advantageous.</li><li>Experience of residential property / post completion work is advantageous</li></ul> The Salary:£25-30,000 The Hours:Monday Friday 9am 5pm (part time hours may also be considered)The Location:Patchway, Bristol 100% office basedThe Benefits:23 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays) + Christmas Close Down

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