About Us:
MJP Conveyancing is a leading residential conveyancing company committed to providing exceptional service to our clients throughout the property buying and selling process. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to ensuring smooth and efficient transactions, making us a trusted name in the industry. To support our continued growth and success, we are seeking a paralegal to join our award-winning team.
We value hardworking, dedicated and intelligent individuals. The ideal candidate will be used to working under pressure given that we are a busy firm. Good customer service skills are also incredibly important as we are a firm that has high client care standards. Whilst it is preferable for the candidate to have an Undergraduate Degree we will also consider applications from those without a Degree provided they have experience of working in a professional environment, preferably in the property or legal sector.
Key Responsibilities:
· Communicating with clients and others in person, on the phone, by letter or by email
· Using our bespoke case management system to update clients and third parties, for which training will be provided
· Taking instructions from clients
· Seeking to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering
· Drafting or checking sales contracts and agreeing terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction
· Collating and sending or checking supporting legal and financial documents
· Dealing with financial aspects of a transaction such as statements and payments to third parties.
· Mortgage reporting and compliance with our obligations to lender clients
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a professional role, particularly in the legal or property industry, and/or a Degree of 2:2 or above
* Ability to work under-pressure during tight deadlines.
* Practical and logical way of thinking.
* Able to demonstrate strong attention to detail at all times – as this is a key part of Conveyancing.
* To be a team player, in line with our company values.
* Can demonstrate an interest and passion towards property law.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Reliable and organised.
What We Offer:
* Training on both the legal process and our bespoke case management system
* Opportunities for professional development
* 25 days holiday entitlement plus public holidays
* Opportunities to contribute towards business development with networking events and through writing blogs, for instance
* Modern working environment which is walking distance from the city centre, and close to several transport links.
How to Apply:
If you have a strong work ethic and can produce a high work output, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to us by email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £23,800.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/11/2024
Reference ID: Paralegal
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