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Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors
We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.
Tell me more about the role.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team, based at our Northampton office.
This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant must have experience of working within a busy residential property team. You will also be IT literate and committed, with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems.
Responsibilities
This is a full and busy role and will include the following:
- Supporting the Team Leader.
- Dealing with initial paperwork.
- Issuing draft contracts.
- Title checking, raising and reviewing enquiries and reporting
- The potential to manage your own caseload under supervision (depending on your experience).
- Ordering and checking routine property searches.
- Setting up matters for completion.
- General administration.
- Checking mortgage offers.
- Dealing directly with clients, estate agents and lenders.
- Supporting other members of the team whenever possible.
- Post completion.
Requirements
You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Residential conveyancing experience and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent business development skills are desirable, as well as strong organisational skills.
At Wilson Browne Solicitors we believe in training and supporting our staff. This role can, for the right candidate, attract full funding (terms apply) from Wilson Browne to progress your career.
Benefits:
- Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more.
- Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
- Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
- Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
- Paid volunteer leave.
- Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
- Cycle to work scheme.
