Conveyancing Paralegal

My esteemed client has been established for over 100 years and have an extensive network of offices providing legal services to Southwest London, Surrey and Middlesex. 

They are seeking a high calibre, motivated and ambitious Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team based in South West London. In return they can offer a clear and rewarding career structure from solicitors through to equity partner.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Managing all new client documentation and the administration of opening and closing files
• Maintaining an effective and ordered filing system for allocated cases
• Preparing of client invoicing and managing banking slips
• Assisting clients with updates when fee earner is not available
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and the firm’s policies in general
• Preparing bundles
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting legal documents
• Case handling under supervision, providing excellent Client care to ensure Clients’ satisfaction, making best endeavours to convert new leads into new cases
• Preparing court forms and statements under supervision
• Drafting of legal documents / correspondence under supervision
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant Procedure Rules and SRA Code of Conduct
• Appropriate use of time recording software in accordance with company procedures and management requests, i.e. recording of new enquiries for the reporting purposes, keeping tasks assigned up to date, etc
• Dealing with incoming enquiries either from other Offices, Courts or from potential new Clients, redirecting enquiries to appropriate person

As a Paralegal it is essential you can demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Experience working as a paralegal/assistant within a law firm is desirable, at least one year which is within Conveyancing
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Competence in Microsoft Office products
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous legal work experience or academic knowledge
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

It is also desirable you can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Proclaim

The Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 28 days holiday in total each year including 1 day holiday on your birthday and 4 days holiday over the Christmas and New Year period. The office is closed on Christmas eve and re-opens on the first working day of the new year. In addition, you will be entitled to 8 bank holidays each year.
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance

To apply for this Conveyancing Paralegal role please forward your CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Adam Dell’Armi on 02037149446.

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