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The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years conveyancing experience to apply.
To assist fee earners with the profitable management of their caseload while practicing the highest codes of professional conduct and customer service. The Paralegal is expected to use a high degree of organisational skills, self-management, and initiative.
Main Duties
* To carry out daily file opening and file administration as appropriate, including adhering to the firm’s detailed procedures contained in the firm’s manuals and policies.
* To deal with additional enquiries raised by buyer’s solicitors and prepare replies to the same.
* To progress post-exchange and post-completion work and files, including but not limited to liaising with the fee-earners and firm’s accounts team to prepare for completions, and the subsequent registration of dispositions at Land Registry and Companies House as appropriate.
* To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date computerised diary for the fee-earners
* To attend Clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Firm’s standards for Client care.
* To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* To undertake any specific training when required to do so.
* Ensure the confidentiality and security of the Firm’s and Client’s documentation and information.
* Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
* To undertake legal research in areas of work undertaken by the Firm, or as directed
* To provide cover for other paralegals in the conveyancing team when required.
* Working cohesively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
* Completing administrative tasks, answering incoming calls, and ensuring good customer service.
* Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the Firm.
* To provide guidance to junior and temporary support staff when required to do so.
* Any other duties which may be required of you.
Skills and Behaviours
Strong attention to detail (E)
Highly numerate (E)
Ability to work to deadlines (E)
Works well under pressure (E)
Need to be self-motivated (E)
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken (E)
Elite Law Solicitors is a trading name of Elite Law Solicitors Limited, Registered in the UK, Registration Number: 09050473
Registered Office: Chalfont Court, 1-5 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD.
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No: 617591.
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