Paralegal - Residential Conveyancing

Recruiter
Jobheron
Location
Slough
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Aug 2022
Closes
14 Aug 2022
Sectors
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary: GBP30k - 35k per year
Reference: PAR70649JH

An established property buying and selling company that has seen year-on-year growth for the last 7 years is now expanding at an unprecedented rate. They are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join them in their new renovated serviced office in Berkshire with parking, on a full-time or part-time basis.

This is a dynamic role where you will assume full responsibility of managing the outsourced purchasing process for a leading property buying company.

This role will be ideal for someone who has previously worked in a conveyancing role and is now looking to utilise their skills and experience to support the business s commercial objectives during a period of unprecedented growth. The successful candidate will report directly to the company director.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing Solicitor's Reports on Title and associated documentation inclusive of conveyancing searches, HM Land Registry title documentation and standard conveyancing protocol forms
Reviewing property photographs to ensure there are no obvious physical defects with a property the company intends on acquiring
Where applicable liaising with Solicitors to ascertain whether issues outlined within the Report on Title have been dealt with
Raising issues with the Solicitors that the candidate has picked up following their own review
Keeping record of upcoming acquisitions and ensuring that monies are allocated accordingly
Assisting the company director in deciding whether to proceed with an acquisition by outlining the potential legal risks uncovered following review of the Report on Title
Dealing with all administrative tasks subject to the company's requirements. Administrative tasks include but are not limited to issuing memoranda of sale, issuing correspondence to clients, solicitors, energy companies and local authorities
Keeping record of correspondence sent out and diarising when to chase responses

You will be supported by the sales team, the company director as well as the company's sales progressor. The candidate will become involved with the transaction at the point at which the Solicitor's Report on Title is issued.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary working within residential conveyancing
Good communication skills
Demonstrable commercial awareness
Administrative skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and manage own tasks / duties
Ability to concentrate on the matter at hand whilst working within a busy environment
Ability to withstand pressure stemming from tight deadlines.

Beneficial Experience:

Ability to comprehend Solicitor's Reports on Title, Land Registry documentation, property searches
Experience using a contract management system.

If this Paralegal role sounds interesting, click on the APPLY button now.

Candidates with previous experience in or job titles including Legal Secretary, PA, Legal Assistant, Administration, Conveyancing Secretary, Admin, Legal, Conveyancing Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive may also be considered.

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