📍 Newark, Nottinghamshire | Office-Based
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal or Legal Executive to join a busy and growing Land Development & New Homes team in Newark.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in conveyancing and/or land development work, or those with a residential property background looking to transition into a more specialist area. You will work closely with experienced fee earners and partners, assisting on a varied caseload while developing your expertise in land development matters.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and supporting a caseload of land development and new homes matters
Providing an ongoing, high-quality service to existing clients
Assisting Partners and fee earners with business development activities
Supporting the growth of the Land Development & New Homes team
Producing fee income in line with agreed targets and objectives
Maintaining accurate time recording and file management
Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards
Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice
About You
Essential
Experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive
Background in conveyancing, residential property, or land development work
Strong understanding of conveyancing processes (including part exchanges)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and commitment to client care
Desirable
Experience with case management systems (e.g. SOS Connect, Visualfiles or similar)
Knowledge of land law, section agreements and infrastructure transactions
Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations
Audio typing / touch typing skills
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
22 days' annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days, plus bank holidays
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to develop within a specialist and growing department
Training and support for candidates transitioning from residential conveyancing into land development workThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to progress their career and specialise in land development and new homes work, even if you're coming from a residential property background
Salary description
£25000.00 - £32000.00 per year