Residential Conveyancing Paralegal​/Legal Secretary

About Us

Rothera Bray is a long-established and highly respected law firm, providing expert legal services to individuals and businesses across the East Midlands. We are known for our client-focused approach, technical excellence, and inclusive culture, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and support. As our Residential Property team continues to grow, we are looking for a capable and motivated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join our Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team, handling a broad range of residential property matters.

You will support fee earners in the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing matters, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages and transfers of equity
• New build and shared ownership matters
• Preparation and submission of Land Registry applications
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors

You will play an important role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently while delivering a high standard of client care.

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to the Residential Conveyancing team
• Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Open and manage files, including AML and compliance checks
• Deal with client enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain accurate records and ensure files are kept up to date
• Assist with post-completion work, including SDLT returns and registrations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm procedures

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing (paralegal or legal secretary role preferred)
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, reliable team player who enjoys working in a supportive and collaborative team

• A varied and engaging role within Residential Property team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance including firm-wide Christmas closure
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work, Bus to Work, and Tram to Work schemes
• A friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career development