6 November 2026

Residential Property Paralegal

An excellent opportunity to develop your career in Residential Property

Hayes + Storr is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Residential Property Paralegal to join our highly experienced and established team in Fakenham.

We welcome applications from experienced Residential Property Paralegals looking for their next career move, as well as those with some residential conveyancing experience who are keen to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and progress towards becoming a fee earner.

You will work alongside highly experienced residential property professionals in a supportive environment where training, professional development and career progression are actively encouraged.
At Hayes + Storr, we are committed to investing in our people and helping them build rewarding, long-term careers. For the right candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to develop towards managing your own caseload and becoming an established residential property fee earner.

The Role
You will become an important member of our Fakenham Residential Property team, working closely with experienced fee earners on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new-build properties.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, legal documents and completion statements.
• Reviewing title documentation, carrying out searches and raising and responding to enquiries.
• Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors.
• Assisting with the exchange of contracts, completions and post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Developing your knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures through practical experience and training.
• Taking on increasing responsibility for transactions, with the opportunity to progress towards managing your own caseload under appropriate supervision.

We will tailor the level of responsibility to your experience, with opportunities to develop further as your confidence and skills grow.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and committed to providing excellent client service.
Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Residential Property Paralegal or in a similar conveyancing role.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy team.
• Confidence using IT and legal case management systems.
• A proactive, professional and team-focused approach.
• A genuine interest in developing your knowledge and progressing your career in residential property.

You do not need to have experience managing your own caseload. We are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, aptitude and ambition to develop into a fee-earning role.
What We Offer

At Hayes + Storr, we recognise that our people are central to our success. We are committed to providing the training, resources and opportunities needed to help our colleagues develop and progress within the firm.

We offer:

The opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced and supportive Residential Property team.

Comprehensive training, guidance and mentoring to develop your knowledge and practical skills.

Genuine opportunities for career progression, including the potential to develop into a fee-earning role and manage your own caseload.

Support for relevant professional qualifications and continued professional development.A competitive salary, dependent on experience.

A comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid working considered, depending on experience and the requirements of the role.

Excellent legal resources, including LexisNexis, Practical Law and LEAP case management software.

A friendly, professional and supportive working environment

The opportunity to build a long-term career within an established and ambitious law firm.

About Hayes + Storr

Hayes + Storr is a well-established Norfolk law firm with offices in Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, King’s Lynn, Swaffham and Norwich.

We have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services and developing lasting relationships with our clients.

Our continued investment in our people, technology and professional development forms an important part of our ambition to build a centre of excellence for legal services across Norfolk and beyond.

We are proud of our experienced teams and the supportive environment we have created, where colleagues are encouraged to develop their expertise, share knowledge and progress their careers.

Location and Hours

Office: 31–33 Upper Market Place, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9BX
Hours: Full-time, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hybrid working: Considered

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Residential Property Paralegal looking for your next opportunity, or an ambitious paralegal who wants to develop into a residential property fee earner, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV to michelle.lockwood@hayes-storr.com.