Job Description

We are seeking an organised and client-focused Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our client's established team. This role offers the opportunity to support a varied caseload of residential property transactions, working closely with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties to progress matters efficiently and provide a high standard of client service.

This firm have over 200 employees across their South based offices.

Main Duties

• To carry out daily file opening and file administration as appropriate, including adhering to the firm’s detailed procedures contained in the firm’s manuals and policies.
• To deal with additional enquiries raised by buyer’s solicitors and prepare replies to the same.
• To progress post-exchange and post-completion work and files, including but not limited to liaising with the fee-earners and firm’s accounts team to prepare for completions, and the subsequent registration of dispositions at Land Registry and Companies House as appropriate.
• To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date computerised diary for the feeearners
• To attend Clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Firm’s standards for Client care.
• To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• To undertake any specific training when required to do so.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of the Firm’s and Client’s documentation and information.
• Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• To undertake legal research in areas of work undertaken by the Firm, or as directed
• To provide cover for other paralegals in the conveyancing team when required.
• Working cohesively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
• Completing administrative tasks, answering incoming calls, and ensuring good customer service.
• Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the Firm.
• To provide guidance to junior and temporary support staff when required to do so.
• To provide cover alongside the other paralegals for reception at our head office.
• Any other duties which may be required of you.