About us:
Since 1976, Streathers has been advising individuals, businesses, and charities on a wide variety of legal matters. We are a rapidly growing, boutique London law firm building long-standing relationships with our colleagues and clients and are known for our work in commercial and residential property, private client legal advice, corporate and commercial law, litigation, employment law and family law.
We have offices in Highgate, Hampstead, Crouch End and we have recently opened in Angel. We have a resolute and knowledgeable team of solicitors, who are specialists in their field. We offer a friendly yet professional approach and first-class level of service. We understand that our clients may be seeking guidance at some of the most challenging and stressful times in their lives. That is why we lead with kindness, patience, and a determination to bring about the best outcome for them.
Our commercial success is reinforced by our unique culture. We have been certified as Great Place To Work last year. This prestigious award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at the firm and the survey results showed we outscored the average of other certified firms in the legal profession, with 98% of employees saying you are made to feel welcome when joining the company. You would be part of a growing team and firm that is widely respected across London and beyond.
We actively encourage colleagues to get involved in various social and networking opportunities across our offices and look to hire people who are team players, who value and support their own and their colleagues’ individualism and wellbeing.
Job specification:
Our growing property department in our Hampstead office is looking for an outstanding property paralegal to provide administrative support to the residential property department. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the team. We would be looking for a proactive candidate to deliver consistently high levels of client service under the supervision of our close-knit team. The role would be hands-on and client facing from the outset, with faster opportunities for increasing responsibility as you progress.
Duties:
* Assist in managing solicitor caseload from start to finish, this includes but not limited to:
* creating and organising client files using a legal case management system;
* assisting with initial AML and KYC checks, working closely with our compliance team;
* drafting client care documents and being responsible for onboarding processes of new and existing client files;
* assisting with processes such as ordering property searches, drafting contract packs and other legal documents, arranging and managing original documents, drafting completion statements;
* completing post-completion steps such as handling land registry applications, notices, preparing invoices and recording payments for matters;
* Providing general admin support;
* Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, and solicitors directly to keep them updated on the progress of their matter;
* Taking on responsibility within a close-knit team and helping to train other support staff;
* Complying with risk management processes and policies.
Working hours:
* Weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch break.
Requirements:
* Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational, and administrative skills.
* Resourceful, proactive and apply initiative to problem solve.
* Able to confidently liaise with clients and third parties.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Must be experienced at multi-tasking, dealing confidential documents, and taking responsibility for managing and effectively prioritising workload.
* Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Experience and qualifications:
* Must have A* – C grade GCSE’s and A Levels.
* Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree.
* Some prior experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits:
* An extremely friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
* An extensive wellbeing programme with an exceptional range of initiatives and benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme. This offers all colleagues generous access to professional services to help with wellbeing and mental health.
* A generous annual leave offering, including 25 days holiday a year; plus, birthdays and the period between Christmas and New Year.
* Hybrid and flexible working (where the role permits).
* Access to our Life Assurance Scheme which offers financial support to loved ones in the event of an employee’s death (4 x the employee’s salary).
* Private medical insurance provided by Bupa.
* Pension contributions as per the Streathers Pension Scheme – Streathers contribute 3% of gross salary and employees contribute 5%.
* Monthly socials funded by Streathers.
* An annual holiday with the Streathers team subsidised by Streathers.
* Generous parental leave.
* Paid sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment.
* Bicycle funding as part of the Cycle to Work scheme.
* A generous employee referral scheme.
* Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities.
* Training opportunities.
* Paid volunteering opportunities.
* Paid optical care.
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