Conveyancing Assistant (Pre Exchange)
A superb opportunity has come up for a Paralegal to join our client's team at a highly regarded legal practice.
The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting the designated department with administrative duties and taking on their own caseload. Therefore the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manor is critical.
Duties
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To set up new files accurately and speedily on instructions from fee earner.
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To draft straightforward legal documents.
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To attend to clients both on the telephone and in person. To take and record accurately any messages and pass the same to the appropriate person without unnecessary delay.
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To deal with e mails and the scanning and copying of documents and correspondence as directed by the fee earners.
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To deal accurately with the filing of files and e mails
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To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up to date diary.
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To provide support for other team members as and when required (including holidays and sickness).
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To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Firm and client documentation and/or information.
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To liaise with members of staff engaged in post-contract work and to anticipate when contracts will be exchanged so that a timetable can be prepared for scheduled completions. Initially assisting the Completions Team with searches, organisation of completions, drafting transfers and replies to requisitions, Stamp Duty and Land Registry applications with a view to being able to work independently on completions at a later date.
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Immediately prior to or upon exchange to pass responsibility for files to those members of staff engaged in post-contract work.
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To keep up to date with, and where necessary assist with archiving, housekeeping and billing.
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To undertake any specific training or refresher course as and when required by the Firm.
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To undertake any other duties which from time to time may be allocated.
Outline terms and conditions
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Salary: GBP20,000 - GBP25,000
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Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm
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Holidays: 20 days per annum (flexible leave policy is on trial in 2019)
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Office: Newbury
If you have the right experience and you like the sound of this fantastic job then please apply without delay!
Maxim Recruitment Solutions acts as both a recruitment agency and recruitment business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 5 days please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. In line with the GDPR Regulations, we are making you aware that in order to proceed with your application; we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. By submitting your CV to this vacancy, you are agreeing to Maxim Recruitment Solutions holding your details to enable us to contact you to discuss this vacancy or other suitable positions. Details of our Privacy Notice can be found on our website or emailed across to you if requested. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions we have in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on our Privacy Notice or GDPR please do contact us
The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting the designated department with administrative duties and taking on their own caseload. Therefore the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manor is critical.
Duties
*
To set up new files accurately and speedily on instructions from fee earner.
*
To draft straightforward legal documents.
*
To attend to clients both on the telephone and in person. To take and record accurately any messages and pass the same to the appropriate person without unnecessary delay.
*
To deal with e mails and the scanning and copying of documents and correspondence as directed by the fee earners.
*
To deal accurately with the filing of files and e mails
*
To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up to date diary.
*
To provide support for other team members as and when required (including holidays and sickness).
*
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Firm and client documentation and/or information.
*
To liaise with members of staff engaged in post-contract work and to anticipate when contracts will be exchanged so that a timetable can be prepared for scheduled completions. Initially assisting the Completions Team with searches, organisation of completions, drafting transfers and replies to requisitions, Stamp Duty and Land Registry applications with a view to being able to work independently on completions at a later date.
*
Immediately prior to or upon exchange to pass responsibility for files to those members of staff engaged in post-contract work.
*
To keep up to date with, and where necessary assist with archiving, housekeeping and billing.
*
To undertake any specific training or refresher course as and when required by the Firm.
*
To undertake any other duties which from time to time may be allocated.
Outline terms and conditions
*
Salary: GBP20,000 - GBP25,000
*
Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm
*
Holidays: 20 days per annum (flexible leave policy is on trial in 2019)
*
Office: Newbury
If you have the right experience and you like the sound of this fantastic job then please apply without delay!
Maxim Recruitment Solutions acts as both a recruitment agency and recruitment business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 5 days please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. In line with the GDPR Regulations, we are making you aware that in order to proceed with your application; we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. By submitting your CV to this vacancy, you are agreeing to Maxim Recruitment Solutions holding your details to enable us to contact you to discuss this vacancy or other suitable positions. Details of our Privacy Notice can be found on our website or emailed across to you if requested. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions we have in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on our Privacy Notice or GDPR please do contact us