Residential Property Paralegal (In-House)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are working with a privately held company who are looking for a Paralegal to join their small team based in Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to work in a highly commercial environment, and to join a team where they will look to take the next step in their careers.
This role will focus primarily on residential property relating to our client’s portfolio of residential buildings, including lease extensions, enfranchisement, financing, refurbishment works etc. However, this position may involve working on many practice areas.
It is essential that applicants are able to work independently, and possess excellent academics (preferably completed the LPC or bar course). Candidates should also have some previous paralegal experience working for leading national law firms with an excellent reputation and/or in-house legal teams (particularly in the residential property sector, but applicants with a Construction background may also be of interest).
This role is based in Berkshire, and applicants must be able to commute with ease. There may however, be some scope for WFH on occasion.Location: Berkshire Region: South East England Country: UK Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Specialisation: Construction/Property/Real Estate, General Commercial Sector: In-house Role Position: Paralegal/Support Roles Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Experience Level: Paralegal PQE: Paralegal Recruiter: Jameson Legal Recruiter Type: Jameson Legal Reference Number: JCS-IL-13626
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Residential Property Paralegal (In-House) roles across Jameson Legal's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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