Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing team.
The Job
1. Opening and managing files throughout the transaction in accordance with procedures
2. Obtaining title deeds, Land Registry title and plans
3. Preparing Contract documentation
4. Obtaining searches and replies to property questionnaires
5. Checking post and dealing with matters arising
6. Independently dealing with general enquiries by email or telephone and keeping all parties informed
7. Progressing a transaction, keeping all parties up to date
8. Preparing Completion Statements and completing transactions
9. Dealing with post completion of files
10. Managing key dates
11. Manage all updates to lenders including LMS Stars and Lender Exchange Portals
12. Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors etc
13. Closing files and managing residual balances promptly
14. Legal research
15. Ensuring all client details are kept up to date
16. Diary management
17. Scanning and copying
18. Audio typing, as required
19. Fully utilising the capabilities of a Case Management Systems
20. Using Land Registry Portal, SDLT, Word, Outlook and other computer packages as appropriate
21. Provide support to other fee earners within the department as and when required
The Person
1. Minimum of 2 years Conveyancing experience
2. Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department
3. Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives
4. Able to work at speed producing a high volume of work to a high standard
5. Excellent telephone manner
6. Multi-task in a busy environment
7. Ability to prioritise
8. Confident using case management systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
9. Outstanding organisational skills
10. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
11. Excellent communication
12. Proactive and able to use initiative
13. A commitment to maintain high client care standards
14. Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively
15. Reliable and dependable
16. Positive attitude, can-do attitude
17. Effective team player
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
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