Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Agricultural
Lancashire
£25000-£28000

Paralegal

Ref: 2570| Posted: 14th Sep 2026

Eventus Legal are seeking a Paralegal to join a highly successful property team dealing with rural matters, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, on a full-time, permanent job basis. Paying a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, this Paralegal job offers 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, health and wellbeing support and complimentary onsite parking, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career supporting specialist property and rural business lawyers.

About the Role

As Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive support to the rural business, real estate and commercial property team, assisting with a broad range of conveyancing and property matters for clients in the farming and rural sector.

  • Supporting fee earners with land registry applications, requisitions and first registrations
  • Assisting with the preparation of SDLT documents, completion statements and bills
  • Managing case administration throughout the life of a transaction
  • Liaising with clients, lenders and third parties to progress matters efficiently
  • Maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system

About You

To be considered for this Paralegal job, you will have good knowledge and experience of property law, gained in a residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property support role. Experience of rural or agricultural work is not required, although a genuine interest in this sector would be an advantage.

  • Good knowledge and experience of property law
  • Proficiency in land registry procedures
  • Familiarity with case management systems
  • Prior experience in residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property work
  • Strong written communication skills
  • An interest in the rural and farming sectors would be an advantage, though this is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

This Paralegal job comes with a strong benefits package designed to reward and support you.

  • 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • 4% Pension contributions
  • Life Assurance (2 x salary)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Voluntary healthcare cash plan
  • Discounts on legal services
  • Regular social and community activities
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm recognised in the leading independent legal directories for the quality of its work, based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The firm has a long-standing reputation for supporting rural and farming businesses across the region, alongside a broader real estate and commercial property practice. You will join a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, professional development and delivering a high standard of client service.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Paralegal job in Blackburn.

If you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity or other legal vacancies across the North West, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.

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