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Property Paralegal / Legal Assistant

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Benfleet, Essex SS7 3BZ

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading multi-office practice specializing in property, is recruiting for experienced Property Paralegal / Legal Assistants in Benfleet and Hockley due to continued growth.
  • The role involves providing support to fee earners, preparing contract packs for new build sales, and managing client inquiries, among other responsibilities.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of residential property experience within a reputable law firm, with knowledge of conveyancing and new build processes preferred.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, along with benefits such as pension, parking, and 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Property Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Our Client a leading multi office practice specialising in property, due to continued growth are now recruiting for experienced Property Paralegal / Legal Assistants to join their property departments in Benfleet and Hockley. You will find a friendly and supportive culture, our client has a reputation for dealing with high-quality work and delivering a first class service .

The Role

  • Provide support to fee earners
  • Take instructions from clients
  • Preparing contract pack for each plot sale when dealing with the new build element of the job
  • hasing enquiries and progress on the matter to ensure a speedy exchange
  • Raising client enquiries with solicitors for developers
  • Carry out all electronic ID checks, OS2 and Bankruptcy searches
  • Issuing contracts and dealing with any related sale or part exchange enquiries
  • Support in exchanging contracts and completion transactions

The Candidate

  • You will have at least 1 year’s residential property experience gained within a reputable law firm, Knowledge of conveyancing from start to finish along with new build experience would be preferred
  • Strong IT skills, experience with case management systems
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Strong communication skills across all channels with developers, solicitors, lenders and clients

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Parking
  • Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
  • 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
  • Friendly working atmosphere

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2317 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.