We are looking for a talented paralegal to join our Plot Sales team in Southampton. The Property department is recognised as an “outstanding property team” and a leader in the south of England. Our Property lawyers have a well-earned reputation for providing sound and pragmatic legal advice across all property matters.
The Candidate
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and to manage own high-volume caseload
* Good attention to detail
* Excellent IT and keyboard skills
* The ability to work well, sometimes under pressure, to tight deadlines
* Good teamwork skills
* Previous residential conveyancing or plot sales experience is desirable
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-exchange including:
* Preparing contract packs to send out to buyer’s solicitors
* Dealing with enquiries
* Maintain a set of precedent replies to enquiries on each development
* Liaise with the developer client’s representative at all times to keep them updated
Exchange of contracts (under supervision) including:
* Liaising with client with regard to completion dates
* Notifying client when exchange takes place
* Notifying any selling agent that exchange has taken place
* Notifying any lender that exchange has taken place
* Producing completion statements for the buyer and the client
Completing the matter including:
* Liaising with the lender as to their completion requirements
* Ensuring the relevant documentation is sent to the client to sign
* Ensuring all relevant documentation is sent to the Buyer confirming the property is ready for completion and documentation for signature
* Confirming completion to the selling agent and settling their commission
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