Job Title: Property Paralegal / Jr Fee Earner
Department: Residential Property
Salary: £25K – £30K DOE + Bonus.
Hours: Full Time, 9-5,
Location: Cardiff, Hybrid.
Job Reference: CWS428
OVERVIEW
Top Tier well established specialist firm in Cardiff is looking to take on a Paralegal and/or Jr Fee Earner as a result of recent promotions and increased workload. You will be surrounded by a team of highly experienced property solicitors and will be in the perfect environment to learn and develop.
Simpson Judge has a long-standing relationship with this firm, and has placed several candidates here over the past 12 months. The last paralegal is now partway through their training contract. We can confidently say that this is an excellent place to work; they value work-life balance and will provide the support to help you progress in your career.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Dependent on your experience, you will manage your own caseload as well as assist in handling various residential property & Buy to let transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, purchase contracts, lease agreements, and mortgage documents from initiation to completion.
1. Provide Paralegal support to the Solicitors and Fee Earner dealing with Residential Property and Buy to let Conveyancing matters.
2. Draft, review, and manage essential legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage agreements, lease agreements, and purchase contracts.
3. Conduct searches, including title searches, local authority searches, and environmental assessments, to identify potential issues affecting transactions.
4. Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth communication and progression of transactions.
5. Ensure all activities adhere to legal and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate and organised records throughout the conveyancing process.
6. Keep clients up to date throughout the process.
7. Manage post-completion activities such as filing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and registering properties with the Land Registry.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. At least 2 years of experience working in Conveyancing. Ideally, you will have handled your own caseload of Residential property files. Training and support are provided.
2. Ability to draft, review, and manage legal documents.
3. Experience ordering searches.
4. Clear written and spoken communication.
5. Genuine interest in working within and developing in Property Law.
6. Proficient IT skills.
IN RETURN
1. 22 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure.
2. All work equipment provided for office and home working.
3. Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week.
4. Health Insurance.
5. Free Parking.
6. Training and development opportunities.
7. Employee assistance programme.
8. Team incentives and bonuses.
9. Loads more!
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk
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