Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be familiar with sale, purchase, freehold and leasehold transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the Office Management System.
* To deal with client cases under supervision.
* Liaise with client both in office meetings and in telephone discussions.
* Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client, agents instructed on behalf of the client and third parties.
* Time recording all work undertaken.
* Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department.
* Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems.
* To achieve key performance indicator targets, development targets and evaluate marketing of the team.
* Attend training courses as required.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience within a busy Residential Conveyancing department.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Flexibility in support of other members of staff
* Familiarity with the Lexcel accreditation including completion of file reviews, CAR’s and to follow procedures for case/file management.
What you get in return
* 25 days holiday per annum (in addition to statutory days) and an extra day off for your birthday
* Social events throughout the year
* Death in Service - 4 x your annual salary
* 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
* Company Pension Plan (after a qualifying period)
* Discount on Legal Services
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.