Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Talk Staff; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff seeks a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for a Conveyancing Department based in Retford. You will support lawyers by managing a caseload, preparing documents and maintaining case files throughout property transactions.

Ideal candidates will have proven conveyancing experience, strong MS Office and case management system skills, and excellent communication and organisational abilities to progress matters efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Legal sector.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Proven conveyancing experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking full file creation, organising & tracking property transaction files.
• Preparing legal documents, forms and correspondence for review.
• Answering incoming calls, emails & post queries.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents & third-party solicitors.
• Undertaking basic legal or property research.
• Organising of case material.
• Preparing financial documents.
• Analysing client ledgers under supervision.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners & solicitors.
• Opening & closing of files.
• Updating case management systems with accurate & detailed information.
• Carrying out ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Legal sector experience

Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience

Conveyancing knowledge

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for their Conveyancing Department based in Retford. You will be tasked with acting as an assistant and primary support to our client in managing and progressing a caseload within the firm, dealing with all matters of Conveyancing.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector
• Experience of working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Proven conveyancing experience
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Within this position, you'll also be:

• Undertaking full file creation, organising & tracking property transaction files
• Preparing legal documents, forms and correspondence for review
• Answering incoming calls, emails & post queries
• Liaising with clients, estate agents & third-party solicitors
• Undertaking basic legal or property research
• Organising of case material
• Preparing financial documents
• Analysing client ledgers under supervision
• Providing administrative support to fee earners & solicitors
• Opening & closing of files
• Updating case management systems with accurate & detailed information
• Carrying out ad hoc duties as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch