Job Description
The Firm
* UK law firm that specialises in property law and conveyancing services.
* The firm helps clients with the legal processes involved in buying, selling, remortgaging, or transferring ownership of residential property.
* The firm are commercially minded, dynamic and entrepreneurial business maintaining the highest level of integrity in all their working relationships.
* They offer specialist conveyancing services focused on transparency, innovation and reliability through service excellence, and friendly assistance for clients and referrers looking for advice.
The Role
* Their Paralegals assist their Legal Team in managing property transactions, providing support to the lawyers and Solicitors, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
* Looking to recruit conveyancing paralegals into their Guildford office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation and processing of conveyancing documents, including contracts, transfers, and lease agreements.
* Conduct property searches and due diligence to identify potential issues.
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in property transactions.
* Maintain and organise case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
* Manage deadlines and track the progress of transactions to ensure timely completion.
* Prepare reports and correspondence related to property transactions.
* Support the team in responding to client inquiries and providing excellent customer service.
* Stay current with relevant property laws and industry practices.
* Deal with all telephone calls in a friendly, polite, competent and efficient manner.
What they are looking for
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
* Exceptional organisational and time management capabilities
* Ability to handle high-pressure situations, meet tight deadlines and make sound decisions.
* Confident with IT systems
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
* 23 days’ holiday per annum (plus 3 allocated days at Christmas)
* Pension Scheme contributions
* BUPA Cash Plan benefits
* Eye test vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Home & Tech scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Access to a wide range of retailer discounts
* Employee referral scheme (£1000 for each successful referral)
* Social events arranged regularly