Job Description

Paralegal

New Homes

Edgbaston

Full Time - Permanent

We are seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal in our growing New Homes department based in Edgbaston.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of property transactions while developing your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking law firm.

Who Are Talbots Law?

Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.

Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities.

We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.

The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.

Competitive salaries with annual review. Annual tax-free profit-share.
25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards. Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees). Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary). Enhanced Company Sick Pay. Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes. Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform. Medicash Health Cash Plan. Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision. Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees). Salary Sacrifice schemes. Established Company progression framework. Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired). Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families. Company gifts for celebrations and special life events. Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).

What the job involves:

As a Conveyancing Paralegal, you'll assist our lawyers in managing client matters from start to finish, including:

Handling property transactions--sales, purchases, re-mortgages, leasehold, freehold, shared ownership, new builds, and unregistered titles. Preparing and reviewing contracts, searches, and reports. Liaising with clients, third parties, and lenders with professionalism and care. Supporting post-completion work, including SDLT submissions and registrations. Ensuring full compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and other regulatory standards. Developing your skills with gradual progression toward managing a small caseload under supervision.

What you need:

6-12 months of experience in residential conveyancing administration or paralegal work. An understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish. Excellent organisation, accuracy, and communication skills. A passion for outstanding client care and a proactive approach to problem-solving. IT confidence with case management systems, Land Registry portal, and Microsoft Office. Whilst not essential, knowledge of new build or plot sales and qualifications or studies in property law would be advantageous.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today by sending your CV to careers@talbotslaw.co.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your current notice period? Please provide your full home address. Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions? What working hours would this be? How long would the commute take you to this office? Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with? Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitments we should be aware of?
Work Location: In person