AJ Chambers are working with a London based Law Firm who are looking for a Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will be expected, amongst other duties, to:
*Order and process residential and commercial property searches
*Liaise with Local Authorities on planning/building matters
*Obtain documents from the Land Registry
*Obtain documents from Companies House
*Prepare and send bundles for court hearings
*Draft letters for Partners & Fee Earners
*Amend reports
*Liaise with clients as required
*Set up new clients and matters on IT systems
*Take copies of KYC documentation and maintain physical & electronic records
*Complete AML checks and provide result to Fee Earners & Partners
*File closures and ensure the file archiving process is completed on a regular basis
*File emails, photocopying, scanning & faxing documents to maintain files
*Answer phone calls in a professional manner and direct them to Partner’s & Fee Earners
*Post completion formalities on property transactions
The candidate will ideally have:
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
*Good attention to detail
*Advanced knowledge of Microsoft, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
*Excellent communication and team working skills
*An excellent command of English, both written and spoken
*Two years minimum experience as a paralegal within the legal sector