Paralegal – Residential Property (Fee Earning) – Bristol – Bristol

Paralegal – Residential Property (Fee Earning) – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week)
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000

A growing and award winning residential property team is seeking a motivated Fee Earning Paralegal to join its busy Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about conveyancing to develop their technical skills, manage their own files under supervision, and contribute directly to a high performing, client focused team.

The Role

This is a fee earning position, and you will be responsible for managing your own caseload under the supervision of an experienced Fee Earner. Responsibilities include:

• Handling a mixed caseload of residential sale and purchase files under supervision
• Acting as a key fee earner within the team, contributing to matter progression and client service
• Updating clients, introducers, and agents throughout the transaction
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Reviewing responses and preparing detailed reports for clients
• Managing pre exchange and completion tasks
• Working collaboratively with Fee Earners, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants
• Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high professional standards

Candidate Requirements

• Holds GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths
• Ideally has a law degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent legal qualification (not essential)
• Has experience working in a law firm, ideally within residential conveyancing or wider property work
• Has experience working in a service driven, fast paced environment
• Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Is motivated to progress and take ownership of fee earning responsibilities

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working (home and office)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced annual leave for long service, including a fully paid one month sabbatical
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• 9DF flexible working benefit
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Two paid charity volunteering days
• Study Support Programme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and restaurants
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches
• Regular team building, sporting, and social events

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £28000 – £35000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol

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