Paralegal – Conveyancing

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and respected Legal Firm in the local area looking to recruit an experienced Paralegal into their Residential Conveyancing Department. The purpose of the role is to provide administrative and secretarial support for case management. It is essential that the successful candidate has a legal support background, with previous or recent exposure working within a Residential Conveyancing Team/Department. This role would suit a diligent and organised individual who is looking for longevity within their next role, and in return, our client will offer a collaborative, fast paced team environment with a professional and supportive working culture.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of support to the Conveyancing Solicitors.
• Taking instructions from Solicitor for sale and purchase files, transfers of title, new build purchases, discharge and remortgage work.
• Dealing with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors at every stage of the transaction from initial instructions through to completion.
• Advising and keeping clients up to date with the progress of their transaction both via email and telephone contact.
• Preparing associated documents for signature.
• Ordering Searches.
• Preparing settlement terms.
• Opening and closing files, including the effective monitoring and scrutiny of files ensuring timescales are met and that paperwork is processed, filed and kept up-to-date.
• Using a Case Management System.

Skills & Experience:

• You must have experience working as a Paralegal within Conveyancing
• Excellent file management and organisational skills
• Strong IT and communication skills
• Dynamic with the ability to use initiative when dealing with clients
• Positive approach to customer service
• Team player and flexible in approach
• Always remain discreet and maintain confidentiality

If you are interested in the above role then please apply with your CV or phone Joanna Middleton on 01926 699272 for a private and confidential discussion.