My client is looking for an Experienced Property Paralegal with a minimum of 12 months full time experience to join their well establish and well known office in Stamford.
The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects residential conveyancing matters. You should have strong communication skills and have good organisational and time management skills. You must be able to manage their workload with minimum supervision and be able to work well under pressure.
The successful candidate will be joining an outstanding team within an award winning firm, who provide support to all team members. The firm offer flexible working, a competitive salary along with clear progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- The accurate and timely transcription of correspondence via audio dictation system.
- Drafting straightforward replies under supervision of fee earner.
- Administer filing relating to conveyancing matters including, daily filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with departmental procedures.
- To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch in line with agreed timescales as set by the departmental head.
- To attend to clients and/or third parties and deal with enquiries in person or on the telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly way, ensuring that the Firm's client care standards are upheld.
- To carry out property searches, online form submissions and preparing contracts and other draft documents.
- To utilise the Firm's practice management system efficiently and effectively in accordance
with departmental processes and procedures.
- To update online portals with the most up to date and accurate information on case progression.
- To maintain a proper diary system.
- Under supervision, to carry out basic fee earner duties such as taking detailed client instructions, drafting basic business letters that do not contain legal advice and managing files requiring little or no technical fee earner input, including SDLT forms, Land Registry applications and requisitions.
- Dealing with post completion matters including lodging land registry applications and dealing with the welsh revenue and Inland revenue
Key requirements:
- 1+ years experience in Residential conveyancing matters at a minimum
- Excellent client care skills
- Require minimum supervision
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Competitive annual leave package
- Ongoing training and professional development.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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