Paralegal

Paralegal / Legal Executive - Land Development & New Homes

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 work

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to progress your career and specialise in land development and new homes work, even if you're coming from a residential property background.