Job Description
Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal Salary: £23K – £25K Location: Malmebury, Office based. Hours: Full time Due to the office location you will ideally be able to drive or live local and you must be comfortable commuting to the office 5 days a week.Main Responsibilities include but are not limited to; * To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients.* To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer.* To assist Conveyancers with file-related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to.* To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.* To attend to clients, take instructions, and conduct letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.* To open and process post in accordance with the firm’s procedures.* Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance.* Preparing files and closing and archiving.* Assisting with a caseload of property law matters.* Keeping up to date with changes in property law and ensuring that clients are informed of any changes that may affect them.The Ideal applicant will have;* Experience working in conveyancing department, ideally residential. * Hands on experience assisting Residential Property Fee Earners/Conveyancer. * At least 12 months of experience in conveyancing.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.* Friendly and personable personality with the ability to take instruction, work well within a team as well as using your own initiative and working independently. * Commercially aware with a strong focus on client serviceBENEFITS:* Up to 28 days Holiday + Bank + option to buy and sell + additional days* Clear career progression and full support provided by your team to help you learn and develop as much as possible. They hire for longevity and prefer to promote internally. * 4% employer pension contribution* Discounted Legal Services* Dress down days* Loads more