Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Burgess Hill - West Sussex
Full-time - 35 Hours per week (1 hour lunch break per day)
An exciting opportunity has emerged at our long-standing firm in Burgess Hill.
Due to continued departmental growth we are looking to appoint a new Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our successful and thriving Property department on a permanent basis, with the intention of training to become a qualified fee earner.
As a newly appointed member of staff, you will preferably have a good knowledge of property matters from previous positions; but applications are also very welcome from university graduates looking to step into their first full-time role.
Your main role will be assisting the Property team Solicitors with all aspects of Property work - Conveyancing and Commercial Property - and there will be ample opportunities for development and progression. This will allow you to work independently under close supervision of an experienced Solicitor to gain valuable experience.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Experience working within a busy Property Department either as a Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal is preferred but not essential.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with great organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work towards targets and tight deadlines.
- A work ethic that is second to none
- An approachable and empathetic attitude towards clients
- The ability to work well under your own initiative.
- Competence with Computer Management systems and Microsoft Office
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Taking initial instructions from Clients and setting up files (physically and on system)
- You will assist the fee earner at all stages of the file in accordance with Conveyancing Quality Scheme Standards, under direct supervision.
- You will ensure all financial transactions are in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Liaising between Clients and Estate Agents - taking phone calls and answering emails and other correspondence related to the matter.
- Using Land Registry Portal for post completion work
Benefits:
- Potential flexibility with home working/hours
- 20 days starting holiday (plus Statutory/bank Holidays)
- Additional generous Christmas holiday allowance
- Opportunity to begin training as qualified fee earner.
This is a fantastic prospect to join a friendly, close-knit team in a highly regarded and local firm. This will be a real opportunity to springboard your career and set down some roots in a high-street practice.