Senior Paralegal - Residential Property

Talbots Law is continuing to grow its Residential Property team in Edgbaston, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Property Paralegal to join us at an exciting stage of expansion. This is an opportunity for an established conveyancing professional to take on a more senior role, supporting a busy team while continuing to develop their technical expertise and progression within the firm.

You will play a key role in managing more complex conveyancing matters, supporting fee earners across a broad range of residential transactions and acting as a mentor to junior colleagues. This position is ideal for someone who has developed a strong grounding in conveyancing and is looking for greater responsibility, increased autonomy and a clear pathway for future progression.

With more than 600 colleagues across 19 offices, Talbots offers the structure and opportunities of a large regional firm while retaining an accessible, supportive culture. Our employee-owned model means every colleague contributes to, and shares in, our continued success.

What does the job involve?

• Supporting the conduct and management of a wide range of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold, freehold, registered and unregistered title matters.
• Reviewing search results, raising and responding to enquiries, and liaising with solicitors, lenders and other third parties throughout the transaction process.
• Checking title documentation, analysing official copy entries, identifying issues and assisting with straightforward title investigations.
• Preparing contract documentation, reviewing leasehold information packs, handling more complex enquiries and assisting with exchange and completion processes.
• Running a small caseload of matters on a structured basis while supporting and mentoring junior team members and legal assistants.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate case management records and supporting the team's commitment to outstanding client service.

What do you need?

• Demonstrable experience as a Residential Property Paralegal with a thorough understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Experience of supporting the handling a broad range of residential property matters including leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Ability to review title documentation, analyse search results and handle more complex conveyancing queries with confidence.
• Effective organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy team environment.
• Excellent communication and client care skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients, referrers and third parties.
• A proactive approach to mentoring and supporting junior colleagues while contributing positively to team success.

What do we offer?

As an employee-owned firm, we want everyone to share in our success and feel supported throughout their career. We offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the role and team.
• 25 days annual leave including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day, plus UK bank holidays and long-service awards.
• Pension and protection including a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support including enhanced sick pay, a Medicash Health Cash Plan and financial-wellbeing provision.
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes alongside an annual contribution towards Talbots legal services.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 19 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

Talbots is one of the region’s largest independent law firms, with more than 600 employee-owners. We combine the quality of work, infrastructure and progression associated with a national practice with the accessibility, influence and regional relationships of an independent firm. Whether you are developing your specialism or ready to lead a team, you will have the platform, support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact and share directly in the success you help create.