Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Talk Staff Group Limited; Retford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Limited, Retford, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its Conveyancing Department. You will support fee earners by managing and progressing a caseload, handling property transactions and related documentation.

Key duties include opening/closing files, preparing documents, liaising with clients, estate agents and third-party solicitors, and updating case management systems. The role requires conveyancing experience, strong MS Office and case management skills, excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in the legal sector and as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Conveyancing experience is essential.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake full file creation, organise and track property transaction files.
• Prepare legal documents, forms and correspondence for review.
• Answer incoming calls, emails & post queries.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents & third-party solicitors.
• Undertake basic legal or property research.
• Organise case material.
• Prepare financial documents.
• Analyse client ledgers under supervision.
• Provide 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

Legal assistant/paralegal experience

Conveyancing experience

MS Office

Case management systems

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