Assistant Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Assistant Paralegal, um das Conveyancing-Team zu unterstützen. In dieser Rolle bieten Sie einen kundenorientierten Service und helfen bei der Verwaltung von Büroaufgaben, der Erstellung von Vertragsunterlagen und der Kommunikation mit Kunden. Vollständige Schulung wird angeboten, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie die erforderlichen Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse erwerben. Diese Position bietet eine hervorragende Gelegenheit für diejenigen, die an Immobilienrecht interessiert sind und in einem dynamischen Team arbeiten möchten. Flexible Arbeitsmöglichkeiten können nach der Probezeit in Betracht gezogen werden.

Benefits

Flexibles Arbeitsumfeld

Schulungen und Mentoring

Wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung

Unterstützendes Team

Qualifications

• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten aus Erfahrung im Kundenservice.
• Organisiert und unabhängig, mit der Fähigkeit, unter Druck zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung von Büroaufgaben wie Post und Ablage.
• Unterstützung von Paralegals bei der Bearbeitung von Transaktionen.

Skills

Kundenservice

Schriftliche Kommunikation

Numerische Fähigkeiten

Detailgenauigkeit

IT-Kenntnisse (Word, Excel)

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Teamarbeit

Education

Keine spezifische Ausbildung erforderlich

Interesse an Immobilienrecht

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Shoosmiths - About Us

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking, and our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses, making a significant impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We are the first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People. Our values and culture are deeply embedded in our operations.

We offer an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. Alongside competitive salaries, a great working environment, and high-quality work, we believe in rewarding our staff’s commitment through a flexible range of benefits.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The Team

Shoosmiths’ Private Client Conveyancing Team provides highly professional conveyancing services aimed at making property transactions efficient and stress-free. We are the largest firm of conveyancing solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Our service maintains high standards and is recognized in national consumer service awards.

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Paralegal to support our conveyancing team by providing quality, customer-focused service. No law degree is required.

Main Responsibilities

1. Acquire basic knowledge of the conveyancing process, including post-completion work, and understand the roles of support teams such as New Business and Accounts.
2. Handle office administration tasks such as managing post, filing, file closures, and distributing faxes.
3. Prepare draft contract packages, all searches, exchange, and completion letters.
4. Support Paralegals in progressing transactions proactively with all stakeholders.
5. Assist in maintaining up-to-date task reports.
6. Ensure the case management system is orderly and current.
7. Address client queries where possible, assisting with telephone communications.
8. Draft non-standard, non-technical correspondence competently.

Full training will be provided by our in-house conveyancing trainer, with a mentor assigned for ongoing support. Attendance at the office during probation is required for training and supervision, with potential for agile working post-probation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, gained from experience in a customer service role, preferably in an office environment. You should enjoy teamwork, be adaptable to changing client needs, and be organized and independent. A legal qualification (LLB, CILEX, CLC, etc.) is not essential but demonstrating a keen interest in conveyancing and property law is important.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written, numeracy, and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• IT proficiency in Word, Excel, and internet use
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Flexibility and adaptability under pressure
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Friendly and helpful demeanor

Desirable

• Experience in a law firm, financial services, mortgage provider, estate agency, or property-related organization
• Basic knowledge of conveyancing lifecycle, including post-completion
• Legal qualifications such as LLB, CILEX, or CLC