1. Are you looking to expand into a new real estate paralegal role?
2. Do you want hybrid flexible working?
About Our Client
My client is a residential conveyancing company.
Job Description
Daily tasks include Taking instructions from the Conveyancer Carrying out instructions set via tasks set by the ConveyancerDraft legal documents, to include: Standard Precedent Letters Contract packs Exchange letters Freehold AP1s Freeform lettersSend FaxesPost Completion works to include: Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions File closures Checking account ledgersAccurate, timely and conscientious.File 'housekeeping'To include working from reports to: See if files are 'live' Chase files Ensure compliance See if files can be archivedApply for SearchesTo include: Conveyancing Searches through online system Land Registry Searches Pre-completion searchesComplete SDLT forms Complete SDLT forms online and correctly saving to the matter on OMSAccurately and timely6. Logical management of key tasks Actively prioritise time-sensitive tasks
Sick/Holiday Cover Provide support to a Conveyancer or Property Lawyer due to holiday or sicknessProblem Solving & Risk Assessment Deal with tasks which have been assigned to you but recognising if a task becomes more complicated than anticipated and to refer this back to the Conveyancer for Risk Assessment/Resolution Use your judgement in respect of the complexity of the issue at hand
Communication Communicate with the rest of the team with a friendly professional attitude Update the Conveyancer or team when you have completed work/tasks (when appropriate) Update the Conveyancer if you are unable to carry out a task and explain the reason
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications required: GCSE, or equivalent in Maths and English with a minimum grade C. A levels, or equivalent, in Maths and English with a minimum grade C.Skills Required: Relevant experience would be an advantage Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities Friendly and approachable Reliable and consistent Helpful and positive attitude Flexible attitude to working practices and demands Responsible, professional and trustworthy Good time management and organisational skills Good literacy and computer skills, especially Word and Excel. Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills Confident, resourceful and practical Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team Personal commitment to equality and diversity
What's on Offer
3. Birthday day off as an additional paid holiday (provided it falls on a contractual working day)
4. Extra holiday - receive 1 day after each full year of service until you accrue the maximum of 25 holiday days in total
5. Extra 1 contractual week holiday in the holiday year following your 5th, 10th 15th etc year.
6. Christmas parties and subsidised social functions
7. Death in Service is payable after you have completed one year - payable at 3 x your annual salary
8. Funding for further education (role related and at the Directors' discretion)
9. Eye care vouchers - available after probation period and then every two years
10. Preferential rates for friends and family conveyancing (at management discretion)
11. Discounted conveyancing on your own transactions (at management discretion)
12. In-house training and funded acquirement of CPD points
13. Discount scheme - includes discounted rate on estate agency fees, mortgage advice, 35% discount on Aviva protection policies, surveying, Wills and EPCs.
14. Colleague Financial Advice
15. Savings account - offering a market leading 7.50% gross pa/AER rate, which is fixed for 12 months (T&Cs on Engage)
16. Employee Assistance Programme with Lifeworks
17. Bereavement Counselling & Probate Helpline (free for all colleagues and immediate family)
18. Health Cash Plan - this is a voluntary benefit, self-funded by direct debit, giving a choice level of cover.
19. Perks at Work - The platform gives you access to over 30,000 national & local discounts, on a huge range of products and services including Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and much more. There is no cost to join and you can even invite up to 5 family and friends to register
20. Cycle to Work scheme
21. Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
22. Day off for local charity work (at management discretion)
23. Long Service Awards for milestone years
24. Aviva Pension Plan
25. Access to Winston's Wish (bereavement support for children)