We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal (Conveyancing) to join our clients Banbury team.
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Location: Banbury
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Schedule: 35 Hours, the team welcomes flexible working.
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Salary - £26 - 28k FTE
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Reporting to Head of Department
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to a busy Property Department.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing conveyancing quotes, Opening new files. Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents
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Keep up to date with prospective clients
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Setting up files for completion
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To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive
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Undertaking dictation
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Obtaining correct documentation for Anti Money Laundering purposes
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Updating LMS and Lender Exchange
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Submitting registrations and dealing with requisitions
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Work within the framework of CQS
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Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically and onto physical files
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Dealing with client and office ledgers
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To undertake general administration tasks
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To attend Property Department meetings and Firm wide meetings
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First point of contact for incoming calls
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To undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads, Line Manager or Fee Earners.
Knowledge and Experience
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department
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Sound understanding of the conveyancing process
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Knowledge of LMS and Lender Exchange
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Knowledge of Land Registry
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Excellent client care
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Understanding of conveyancing process
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Outlook, and case management systems (Tikit would be advantageous)
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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You may also be required to work at one of the other offices of the Firm from time to time