paralegal
8 the last 204 days, recently 2023-05-25
Responsibility
- assisting in the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts of sale and transfer documents
- drafting wills and powers of attorney
- supporting the legal team in a wide range of legal matters, utilising your strong understanding of the real business world
Show more +13 - conducting searches on properties and individuals involved in the transaction, such as local authority searches and bankruptcy searches
- assisting with straightforward estates, including applying for grants of probate and letters of administration
- assisting with legal research, document preparation, and case management
- liaising with clients, estate agents, and other professionals involved in the transaction to provide updates and gather information
- managing files and liaising with clients and other professionals
- collaborating with the team to provide practical solutions and guidance to clients, focusing on achieving their desired outcomes
- assisting with the management of files and ensuring all documents are accurately filed and recorded
- conducting legal research and drafting legal documents
- maintaining a positive and professional work environment, bringing a sense of humour and a strong work ethic to the table
- dealing with post-completion matters such as registering the property and submitting stamp duty land tax returns
- assisting with the drafting of legal letters and correspondence
- undertaking general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and responding to emails
- providing support to the conveyancing team as required
Requirements
- completion of the Legal Practice Course is required
- bachelor’s degree in law or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory
- excellent knowledge of wills and estates law
Show more +25 - strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- proficiency in legal research and writing
- annual salary review
- attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in all work
- annual tax-free profit-share as being part of an EOT
- ability to work independently as well as in a team
- attending team meetings
- established company progression framework
- internal and external courses on offer
- individual career progression plans
- learn the ability to assess situations from a commercial or business perspective
- company Pension
- life Assurance
- the Residential Conveyancing team at this regional understands that buying or selling a property can be a stressful experience, and they work hard to ensure that the process is as straightforward as possible
- enhanced Sick Pay
- the ideal candidate will have a strong background in wills and estates and be able to assist with the administration of estates, drafting of wills, and lasting powers of attorney. Experience with probate matters would be an advantage
- you will support one Solicitor on a caseload of private child law and report directly to the Founder of the firm regarding your personal development and progression
- they pride themselves on their excellent communication skills and their ability to provide regular updates to clients, keeping them informed every step of the way
- as well as this, there is a tailored plan to ensure you are getting the maximum amount of development possible in this role which includes
- the team is also committed to providing a high level of customer service, and they always strive to go the extra mile for their clients
- they take the time to listen to their clients' needs and concerns, and they work hard to ensure that each transaction is tailored to the client's specific requirements
- health insurance
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
Benefits
- profit sharing
- mobile phone
- laptop
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