Paralegal – Residential Leasehold Team

The team at Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with a well-established client who are seeking a Paralegal to join their busy residential leasehold team, based at their Worthing office.

As a Residential Leasehold Paralegal, you will support solicitors and fee-earners in progressing leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages and variations. The role focuses on efficient file management, accurate document handling, and delivering excellent client service throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• File Opening & Compliance – Prepare client care packs, carry out AML/ID checks, conflict checks and ensure all compliance requirements are met.
• Leasehold Document Retrieval – Request leases, title documents, management packs, service charge accounts, ground rent statements, LPE1 forms and other relevant information.
• Drafting & Case Preparation – Draft contract packs, replies to standard enquiries, completion statements and routine correspondence under supervision.
• Communication & Coordination – Liaise with clients, estate agents, brokers, freeholders, managing agents and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently.
• Pre-Completion Support – Conduct pre-completion searches, organise funds, confirm management company requirements and assist with completion arrangements.
• Post-Completion Work – Submit SDLT returns, lodge Land Registry applications, deal with requisitions and serve notices on freeholders/managing agents.
• General Administration – Maintain accurate file notes, update case management systems, track key dates and support fee-earners with day-to-day tasks.

• Strong understanding of residential conveyancing, ideally with leasehold experience.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong client-care skills.
• Competent in case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary dependent on experience

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