Residential Property Paralegal
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Cardiff or Bristol/Hybrid
Salary & Benefits:
Salary at competitive rates and dependent on experience
22 working days' annual leave
Employer's Pension Scheme
Firm wide bonus scheme
"Work from home"
Financial contribution scheme
Flexible working
Bonus Scheme
Free Parking
Discounted Legal Services (own property)
Free eye test
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid/~Flexible Working
Training & development opportunities
Workplace pension
Family friendly approach
Gift work anniversary and birthday
Amazon voucher for team of the month
Reports to:
Head of Department / Partners
Purpose:
To support the Head of Department/Partners in the provision of legal services by providing legal and administrative assistance to fee earners and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist fee earners in the management of their caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed.
2. Manage and progress caseload by dealing with file-related queries.
3. Process matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.
4. Support maintenance of files through effective file management.
5. Ensure clients are dealt with efficiently and that appropriate legal matters are raised.
6. Attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone inquiries.
7. Assist in the opening of client files and updating their records.
8. Provide general administrative support (photocopying, faxing, scanning, binding, filing, archiving).
9. Support with Land Registry searches and other searches as required.
10. Ensure billing takes place promptly and outstanding balances are collected.
11. Use correct procedures and systems to manage cases effectively.
12. Enhance the firm's client base by liaising with existing clients.
13. Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.
14. Manage own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work under supervision.
Personal Qualities:
Managing Yourself:
Self-motivated and responsible for organizing activities to meet targets and quality standards.
Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
Good time management with a flexible approach to work.
Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks.
Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
Working with People:
Ability to build and maintain working relationships and act as a role model for the firm's values.
Operates effectively as part of a team.
Problem Solving:
Demonstrates sound judgment and good decision-making.
Able to identify problems and develop solutions.
Communication Skills:
Able to express oneself clearly in writing and orally.
Willing to ask questions and listen to others' views.
Experience Required:
Essential:
Practical experience in a legal office environment.
Experience in office administration.
Experience handling client inquiries face to face and by telephone.
Computer literate with good keyboard skills, preferably with Microsoft Word.
Experience in property transactional work.
For a confidential discussion please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices.
Job Info
Job Title: Residential Property Paralegal
Company: CV-Library
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff
Posted:
Closes: Jan 23rd 2025
Sector: Legal
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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