Conveyancing Paralegal

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.