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Burley Geach's Residential Property team was nominated for Property Law Team of the Year at the Surrey Law Society Legal Awards 2025. The firm is CQS accredited and has been doing property work across Hampshire and Surrey for over a hundred years. This is the team you would be joining. The role is based in the Liphook office, working alongside an experienced conveyancing fee earner. It is a non-fee-earning support position, but you will be close to the full lifecycle of residential property matters: file opening, compliance, client and third party liaison, drafting, completions, post-completion, Land Registry applications and requisitions. You will also prepare financial documentation, review ledgers, take client instructions and manage diary. This is not an admin-only role and it is not a volume conveyancing desk. Burley Geach's support staff sit within their departments, not in a central pool, so you are part of the property team, not separate from it. The matters are varied: freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new builds and lease extensions. The role would suit someone already working in residential conveyancing support who wants more substance and closer involvement in live matters. It could also suit an experienced legal secretary looking to move into a paralegal title. There is a real precedent for that here: one member of the team started as a secretary, developed through paralegal responsibilities over two decades, and is now training to qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer while managing residential property work under supervision. You will need previous experience in a residential conveyancing department, a solid understanding of the property transaction process, confidence with time-sensitive work, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients, agents and lenders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected. Please express your interest in this role below, with LawBoard.

Conveyancing Paralegal Lee-on-the-Solent, in-person. £28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience A support role in a CQS-accredited residential team, based at the firm's Lee office on the High Street. Wyeth & Paul is a boutique South Coast law firm with offices in Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent. Owner-run by its three Heads of Department. Lexcel, CQS, Lifetime Lawyers and STEP accredited within year one. You'd be joining the conveyancing team under Andrew Paul, Head of Conveyancing, working day-to-day as part of an experienced team. The work covers the full support span of a residential transaction: opening files, ID checks, search ordering, Land Registry filings, drafting standard correspondence, post-completion work, and helping fee-earners keep their files moving. In a smaller office you'd see more of the transaction than you would in a larger setting. This is for you if: - You have conveyancing experience as a paralegal or assistant, or strong administrative experience and a clear interest in property law - You're organised, careful with detail, and comfortable picking up the phone to clients, agents and lenders - You're looking for a place to develop, with a route towards more responsibility over time - You can commit to working from the Lee office full-time The honest part. This is a fully in-person role at the Lee-on-the-Solent office. It's a small team, so reliability and willingness to help across the workload matter as much as technical skill. Smaller offices teach faster. You see more of the transaction, more of the client, and more of the people running the file. If that suits, apply via the Wyeth & Paul page using your LawBoard profile.

Family Law Paralegal Gosport, in-person. £26,000 to £32,000 depending on experience A fantastic early-career role in a department the firm is actively rebuilding. The right person helps shape what family law looks like at Wyeth & Paul. Wyeth & Paul is a boutique South Coast law firm with offices in Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent. Owner-run by its three Heads of Department. Lexcel, CQS, Lifetime Lawyers and STEP accredited within year one. The role sits within the Crime and Civil Litigation department under Theresa Holden, with family law as the firm's stated growth area. This is rare: a paralegal joining at the point where there's actual room to build a practice rather than slot into someone else's. The work covers divorce and separation, financial matters, and child arrangements, with the scope to develop your remit over time as the department grows. You'd be supported by Theresa, with assistant cover from the wider litigation team. This is for you if: - You have meaningful family law experience as a paralegal, ideally with exposure to divorce, financial remedy and children matters - You want to take ownership of files appropriate to your level rather than process work - You're interested in being part of how a department gets built, not just staffed - You're settled on the South Coast and looking for somewhere to grow into The honest part. This is a fully in-person role at the Gosport office. The department is being built, which means real opportunity but also real expectation that you'll take initiative. Most paralegal roles ask you to sit inside an established department and learn its rhythm. This one asks you to help set the rhythm. The full picture of the firm and the role sits on the Wyeth & Paul page, and you can apply with your LawBoard profile.

Experienced Family Secretary / Paralegal / Fee EarnerLocation: PortsmouthSalary: £27,000 - £35,000 (DOE)Exclusively with RecQuest:An established and well regarded law firm in Portsmouth is entering an exciting new chapter within its Family team, following the recent appointment of a new Head of Family. As part of this growth, the firm is now seeking an experienced Family professional, whether Secretary, Paralegal, or unqualified Fee Earner, who knows the local market and understands what excellent client service looks like in practice.This is a genuinely hands on role within a busy Family department, offering autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to play a visible part in the firms continued success from the very beginning.What we’re looking for:Proven experience working within Family Law (any mix of private family, divorce, finances, children work welcomed)Strong local knowledge of the Portsmouth / South Coast legal marketConfidence dealing directly with clients, often at sensitive timesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA proactive approach to supporting fee earners and progressing mattersInterest in business development, referrals, and building long-term client relationshipsHigh standards of organisation, accuracy, and client careAble to manage your own caseload a distinct advantageWhat the role will involve:Supporting and managing Family Law matters from instruction through to conclusionDrafting correspondence and legal documentsLiaising with clients, courts, and third partiesSupporting fee earners with case progression and deadlinesPlaying a part in client retention, referrals, and local profile buildingDelivering consistently high levels of customer serviceWhat’s on offer:Salary of £27,000 - £35,000, depending on experience (negotiable for exceptional candidates)A stable, respected firm with a clear vision for its Family departmentA supportive environment where experience and initiative are valuedExposure to quality work and a strong local client baseTwo whole company entertainment days a yearThe chance to be part of a growing team from the very startIf you are an experienced Family Law professional looking for a role where your knowledge, local connections, and client care skills will genuinely matter, this is a conversation worth having. RecQuest is working exclusively on this opportunity, so this is the only place to apply! For a confidential discussion, get in touch with RecQuest today.

Newly Qualified Solicitor - Family LawLocation: PortsmouthSalary: £35,000+Exclusively with RecQuest:A highly regarded Portsmouth based law firm is continuing to strengthen its Family Law offering and is now seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor with a clear and genuine commitment to Family Law as their long-term career path.Following recent senior investment within the department, this is an excellent opportunity for an NQ to join a team where Family Law is taken seriously, supported properly, and viewed as a core area of growth.What we’re looking for:Newly Qualified Solicitor (or imminently qualifying) or recently qualifiedDemonstrable exposure to Family Law through training contract seats, paralegal work, or equivalent experienceA clear intention to build a career specifically within Family LawStrong client care skills and emotional intelligenceA professional, empathetic, and confident communication styleWillingness to learn, develop, and take ownership of matters with supportWhat the role will involve:Assisting on a range of Family Law matters, with increasing responsibility over timeManaging your own caseload as experience developsDirect client contact from an early stageWorking closely with senior members of the teamDeveloping strong technical foundations alongside practical, real-world experienceWhat’s on offer:Salary of £35,000+, with progression as experience growsHigh quality Family Law exposure from day oneA supportive and collaborative team environmentClear development pathway within a growing departmentA firm that values commitment, attitude, and long-term potentialIf Family Law is not just a seat for you, but the area you want to build your career in, this role offers the right environment to do exactly that. RecQuest is working exclusively on behalf of the firm, so here is the only place to apply.For a confidential discussion contact RecQuest today.

Portsmouth | Residential PropertyA well established law firm in Portsmouth is looking to strengthen its residential property team with the addition of an experienced conveyancing paralegal or fee earner.The team handles a consistent flow of residential work from long standing relationships with local agents and repeat clients, and this role will play an important part in supporting the continued growth of the department.The RoleYou will assist with and, depending on experience, manage a range of residential property matters including:Freehold and leasehold sales and purchasesRe-mortgages and transfers of equityNew build transactionsSupporting senior fee earners on more complex filesLiaising with clients, agents and lenders throughout transactionsYou will be joining a supportive and experienced team where there is genuine opportunity to continue developing your conveyancing career.About YouThe firm would like to hear from candidates who:Have previous residential conveyancing experience within a law firmAre organised and comfortable managing multiple mattersEnjoy working closely with colleagues and clientsWant to build their long term career within property lawThe OpportunityThis is a chance to join a respected and stable property team with:Consistent and high quality workA supportive environmentLong term development potentialCompetitive salary depending on experienceFor further details, please contact RecQuest - South Coast legal recruitment specialists.