AJ Chambers is representing a Leading Law Firm based in Chelmsford who are seeking a Paralegal to join the Residential Conveyancing department.
You will work alongside the Head of Department in a busy and varied role. You will work in a friendly team with a reputation for providing excellent client care.
Responsibilities and duties:
· Preparing and typing up legal documents and correspondence including bills of costs and completion statements.
· Working knowledge of Land Registry Direct system application forms.
· Able to complete Local Authority, Chancel and other relevant pre-exchange searches.
· Accuracy and attention to detail.
· Progressing the conveyancing process in an efficient, accurate and timely manner whilst adhering to legal requirements.
· Assist other fee earners if required.
· Providing end to end administrative and clerical support on conveyancing transactions handled.
· Ensuring all documents and files are kept up to date.
· Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential.
· Dealing with enquiries from clients, including telephone.
Personal Specification
· Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently, but also as part of a team.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
· Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
· Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work.
· Inspires confidence by consistently delivering quality work.
Salary and Benefits
· Competitive Salary
· Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
· Income Protection
· Health cash plan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Off-site free car parking
· 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays
· Monthly staff lottery
For more information please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.