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Law Staff Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
London, Greater London SW9 8AS, England
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal with 3 years of relevant experience to join our Property Department in London SW2.
- The salary for this position ranges from £25,000 to £35,000, with an immediate start available.
- The role involves providing administrative support on property transactions, including file management and client correspondence.
- Candidates must possess strong IT and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to their responsibilities.
- This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for skill development within the legal sector.
London SW2
Salary 25,000 to 35,000
Immediate start
Property
Office based
We are looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal to join our Property Department. Working in a busy and dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support on all aspects of property transactions. You will be expected to assist with file management, drafts, client and third-party correspondence, and post-completion work.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years of appropriate work experience/voluntary work, good knowledge of property processes and procedures, and a good understanding of legal terms and documents. You must also have a proactive and professional approach to your role, with a desire to contribute to the team objectives.
Strong IT skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will also have the opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience within the legal sector.
Key Responsibilities
Primarily providing day-to-day assistance to the Co-Head of Conveyancing in a busy team.
Supporting the wider team in all aspects of property transactions including file management and dealing with initial contact from prospective clients.
Calculating, producing and sending estimates of costs to prospective clients.
File opening procedures including client on-boarding.
Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation as delegated, including draft documents.
Ensuring that all files are organised and compliant.
To prepare client and third party correspondence including general typing.
Submitting pre-exchange searches.
Dealing with client enquiries and updating clients and agents.
Diary management.
Dealing with pre-exchange of contract work that has been delegated by solicitors within the team, and contributing to the implementation of the case management system (Osprey) including the integration of Infotrack.
Updating of Lender Exchange and LMS lender platforms.
Dealing with post-exchange work and registrations, including obtaining redemption statements, diarising completions.
Familiarity with ordering searches, preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and Land Registry applications is desirable.
Dealing with post-completion work i.e SDLT returns, registrations and dealing with cancelled Land Registry applications.
Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties.
To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
Telephone/ reception duties and other general administrative duties as required (e.g. photocopying, scanning, filing). A friendly, pleasant and helpful telephone manner is essential.
To undertake any other reasonable duties to assist with the efficient running of the department and the office as a whole.
Overall this role requires good time management skills, an ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-task and work quickly and accurately under pressure
Must have experience with the Land Registry portal and SDLT online.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will also have the opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience within the legal sector.
START DATE JANUARY 24TH.
Contact Marcus Stevens
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