Job Purpose
Paralegal required to undertake a wide variety of residential property matters. To operate as an effective member of the Horsham Real Estate team, working on a variety of residential property transactions to include acquisitions and disposals, remortgages, as well as plot sales. The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members. Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.
Responsibilities And Duties
* To participate and contribute to the Real Estate group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate.
* Attend relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date.
* To attend and contribute to group meetings.
* Continuously develop their own technical expertise.
* Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to residential property.
* Responsible for dealing with a wide range of non contentious residential property work as detailed above.
* To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements.
* Maintaining accurate data on case manager and the Firm’s financial management systems.
* To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met.
* Scope all matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget.
* To be responsible for the delivery of the service to the client, ensuring that the highest standards of client care are maintained so that clients use DMHS again and recommend the firm to others.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
* Previous residential property experience is required.
* Knowledge of property legislation and relevant case law.
* Able to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines.
* Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives.
* Able to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.
* Confident Excel skills.
* Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.
* Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
* Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
* Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
* Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
* Buying Holiday Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sodexo DiscountsPension Scheme
* Interest free season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts on Legal work
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