My client is a modern, ambitious, and dynamic Legal Law Firm with a broad presence across the country, is looking for a Residential Property Paralegal to join their team.
The role:
The role will involve assisting with and undertaking routine domestic and other conveyancing work. The successful candidate should have the ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines. They will be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction.
You will be a highly structured individual who has a clear understanding of the Residential Conveyancing process and you will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:-
• To support existing fee earners with a caseload of conveyancing matters and to provide backup for domestic and other conveyancing work;
• Provision of quotations;
• Undertaking necessary searches;
• Estate Agent liaison;
• Production of standard contract documentation;
• Assisting with enquiries;
• Exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations);
• File Closures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• To provide an ongoing service to existing clients;
• To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business;
• Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business;
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives;
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work;
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills;
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures;
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work;
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures.