Residential Paralegal - High Net Worth

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Paralegal to join our Private Wealth team specialising in Residential Conveyancing, supporting the handling of high-value and complex residential property transactions for high-net-worth individuals and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established regional law firm known for delivering high-quality service and bespoke legal advice, where you will gain exposure to premium property work, complex transactions, and sophisticated clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with The Partner and Senior Solicitor, assisting with transactions involving prime residential property, large estates, country homes, and investment properties.

WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing within a law firm
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Experience supporting high-value or complex property transactions is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Proficiency with case management systems and Land Registry processes
• Desirable Experience
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients
• Knowledge of prime or country residential property transactions
• Exposure to leasehold, new build, or complex titles

DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE?

• Experience working with high-net-worth clients
• Knowledge of prime or country residential property transactions
• Exposure to leasehold, new build, un-registered or complex titles

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will involve advising on a range of corporate matters including (but not limited to):

• Assisting solicitors with high-value residential conveyancing transactions
• Drafting and preparing contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements and Land Registry documentation
• Managing pre- and post-completion processes
• Conducting title checks, searches, and due diligence
• Reporting on searches and on mortgage offers
• Updating lender portals
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
• Supporting the team with exchange and completion processes
• Drafting replies to enquiries and corresponding with clients on sale transactions.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and file administration
• Handling Land Registry applications, dealing with any requisitions and SDLT submissions
• Processing source of funds requests
• Assisting with client onboarding and compliance procedures
• Creation of client bills following legal work carried out
• Assisting with the management of file progression (WIP, time write off, archiving, account balances, resolving outstanding balances)
• Diary management for the fee earners
• Opportunity to attend networking events locally (some required but some optional)

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

• Competitive salary
• A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
• 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Medicash cash back scheme after 1 years' service
• Life Insurance
• EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
• Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
• Company sick pay
• Cycle scheme

At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the development and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues.

Interviews will take place on 30th and 31st March 2026.

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.