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 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