AJ Chambers is representing a Leading Law Firm based in Chelmsford who are seeking a Paralegal to join the Residential Conveyancing department.
You will work alongside the Head of Department in a busy and varied role. You will work in a friendly team with a reputation for providing excellent client care.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Preparing and typing up legal documents and correspondence including bills of costs and completion statements.
- Working knowledge of Land Registry Direct system application forms.
- Able to complete Local Authority, Chancel and other relevant pre-exchange searches.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Progressing the conveyancing process in an efficient, accurate and timely manner whilst adhering to legal requirements.
- Assist other fee earners if required.
- Providing end to end administrative and clerical support on conveyancing transactions handled.
- Ensuring all documents and files are kept up to date.
- Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential.
- Dealing with enquiries from clients, including telephone.
Personal Specification
- Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently, but also as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
- Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work.
- Inspires confidence by consistently delivering quality work.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Income Protection
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Off-site free car parking
- 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays
- Monthly staff lottery
For more information please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.