Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Southwest; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Taunton is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal. In this office-based role, you will support the Residential Conveyancing Department and manage various aspects of conveyancing transactions. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative tasks, communicate effectively, and thrive under pressure. This position offers a chance to be a key member of a professional team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy workload with confidence.
• Ability to support the Residential Conveyancing Department.
• Competency in drafting and preparing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft contract papers and order searches.
• Handle sale enquiries and post completion matters.
• Provide clear information through telephone interactions.

Skills

Good administrative skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Tools

Case management software

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal for their Taunton office. The role is office based.

For the position you will be confident managing a busy workload and must be able to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of the Residential Conveyancing Department, who may themselves work in a different office, you may also assist with Reception cover (in your place of work) at lunchtime and in the event of absence.

The successful candidate will need to be able to assist in the progression of a conveyancing transaction to include:

• Preparation of draft contract papers
• Dealing with sale enquiries
• Ordering searches
• Exchanges and completions to include drafting completion statements, preparing SDLT Forms, Land Registry searches
• Post completion matters
• Deal with telephone calls in a confident manner providing clear, accurate and up to date information
• Produce documents using the firm’s case management software
• Demonstrate good administrative skills with good attention to detail
• Demonstrate good organisation skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities
• Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department
• Be receptive to receiving and acting on instructions given by immediate supervisor
• Be competent in using Word and other Microsoft Products

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of the Residential Conveyancing Department and to thrive in a professional and friendly environment.

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