Conveyancing Paralegal

Elite Touch Group; Greater London, Sidcup, Dartford, Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team in Bexley, Greater London. The role involves managing an administrative workload under the supervision of fee earners and providing direct administrative support, including document production and client correspondence. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in commercial property is a plus but not essential. Salary will be dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners.
• Provide administrative support including file-opening, document production, and email management.
• Draft documents and bills under supervision using appropriate precedents.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic legal processes such as processing cases through portals.
• Correspond with clients through various communication methods.
• Ensure adherence to risk management policies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Excellent telephone and client-facing skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal

Bexley – Salary dependent on experience.

Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with their well established client who are seeking a Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team, based at the Bexley office.

Responsibilities

• Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners.
• Provide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production filing/archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management and dealing with post.
• Draft documents and bills under supervision using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instructions.
• Undertake basic legal processes under supervision, such as assisting in processing cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies.
• Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter and face-to-face.
• Provide excellent client service at all times.
• Learn the firm’s policies and business processes, ensuring compliance, particularly with regard to confidentiality, security data protection and file retention and destruction requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all affiliations and standards connected to the department (Land Registry, etc.).
• Check that all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, particularly concerning file opening processes and anti-money laundering. Audit files with the department to ensure files comply with risk management policies and procedures.
• General administrative and legal support.
• Keeping clients and their representatives updated on the progress of their matters.
• Dealing with any queries or enquiries raised by clients, other solicitors, and third parties (e.g. lenders, managing agents).
• Obtaining and reviewing documents from clients and vendors for accuracy.
• Preparing closing statements for clients as well as other tasks as required.
• Keeping accurate records of all client communications and transactions.

Key Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate (i.e., experience with Microsoft Office) with an eye for detail.
• Goal-oriented with an ability to adapt to change quickly.
• Excellent telephone and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work to very tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and administrative qualities.
• Good communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• Commercial property knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Please apply as directed if this exciting opportunity is for you!