Buckles Law is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.
Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford with international presence in Paris and Milan.
We recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.
Buckles holds the LawNet Mark of Excellence, is Investor in People Gold accredited, and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to excellence, people and responsible business practices.
Paralegal role:
We are excited to be recruiting for a Paralegal to join the Residential Property team in our Peterborough, Stamford, Cambridge or London office.
The position is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week), and our typical working patter is Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:30 with 1-hour lunch break per day. Some home working elements are available.
Please note some travel and out-of-hour working will be required for business development, meetings and training purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Support with a caseload of varied conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Liaise proactively with third parties to keep all parties informed of transaction progress.
Work closely with other departments including matrimonial, trust and estate administration.
Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to service level agreements, quality standards, and client expectations.
Undertake post-completion tasks independently to ensure cases are closed accurately.
Support team members as needed.
Demonstrate an understanding of transactions involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial aspects.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting clients and the business.
Confidently develop working relationships with all external providers and build professional networks.
Providing a full and comprehensive legal service to all clients, ensuring all their legal needs are met.
Key skills and experience required:
Previous experience in residential conveyancing (paralegal or legal assistant level) is desirable.
Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.
Confident with all MS Office packages and previous case management system (CMS) experience.
Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
Analytical, diligent, and confident in using Management Information (MI) to achieve outcomes.
Professional under pressure, with outstanding communication abilities across all levels.
Reward and development:
Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.
Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer fantastic employee benefits, which include (but not limited to):
Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.
An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) when they fall on a contracted working day.
Private healthcare options for you and your family – via Axa.
Free healthcare and cash back plans for you and your family.
Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.
Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.
To Apply:
If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Buckles Law is an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.
Based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Paris and Milan, Buckles is a full-service regional firm with extensive expertise and an established reputation in all aspects of commercial work and private client legal services.
Buckles provide a comprehensive range of legal solutions to business and private clients, from offices ideally placed to service East Anglia, the East Midlands, London and internationally. The flexible and commercially aware approach of Buckles' lawyers has enabled specialist teams to be developed and deployed. The firm is forward-thinking and innovative in its approach to delivering effective client solutions.
The culture is enthusiastic and the firm values strong, long-term client relationships. The Buckles’ brief is to be creative, proactive, responsive and tenacious.
In November 2015, the firm was awarded LawNet's prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" award, an accolade also won in 2011. LawNet is a network of independent law firms across the UK and Ireland. The firm was praised for clear strategic direction, exemplary client and employee care and sustained financial performance.
