An opportunity has arisen in our Southam office for a Paralegal in our Property Department. The successful candidate will assist a fee earner with a range of administrative and paralegal tasks to support the Conveyancing process.
If you come to us direct (not through an agency) and pass your probation, you will receive a one-time bonus of £250 (gross pay).
* Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents
* Keep up to date with prospective clients
* Setting up files for completion
* To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive
* Undertaking dictation as and when required
* Updating LMS and Lender Exchange
* Submitting registrations and dealing with requisitions
* Work within the framework of CQS
* Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically and onto physical files
* Dealing with client and office ledgers
* To undertake general administration tasks
* To attend Property Department meetings and Firm wide meetings
* To proficiently use the Firm’s case management system
* Updating estate agents and brokers
* First point of contact for incoming calls
* To undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads, Line Manager or Fee Earners.
* Minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department
* Demonstrable experience of supporting with fee-earning tasks
* Sound understanding of the conveyancing process
* Knowledge of LMS and Lender Exchange
* Knowledge of Land Registry
* Excellent client care
* Understanding of conveyancing process
* Sound interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organisation and administration skills
* Ability to be a team player
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Outlook, and case management systems (Tikit would be advantageous)
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* You may also be required to work at one of the other offices of the Firm from time to time
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