Conveyancing Paralegal Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Worcester seeks a Conveyancing Paralegal Assistant to support the legal team. This role involves audio typing, providing secretarial services, and training junior staff. The ideal candidate has knowledge of conveyancing procedures and previous experience in a legal environment. Strong communication and ICT skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or professional environment preferred.
• Experience with case management and legal software is advantageous.
• Additional legal qualifications or studies are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Conveyancing team with legal assistance.
• Audio typing of correspondence and legal documents.
• Training and supervising trainee paralegals and junior secretaries.

Skills

Knowledge of conveyancing procedures

Proficiency in ICT, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Minimum of four GCSEs, including English

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Conveyancing Paralegal Assistant

GBP23,000 - GBP25,500

About the Opportunity

Four Squared Recruitment is working with a reputable Worcester-based Legal Practice. Join a supportive and welcoming team with excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Paralegal Assistant, you will support the Conveyancing team, providing legal assistance and support to the Team Leader/Conveyancing Manager. You may also support other office functions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing of correspondence and legal documents using MS Word, case management, and digital dictation.
• Providing secretarial services to fee earners, including updating diaries, preparing documentation, and sending standard letters.
• Training and supervising trainee paralegals, junior secretaries, and conveyancing assistants new to the team.
• Preparing ROT/COT for review by fee earners.
• Requesting Title Deeds and Redemption Statements.
• Filing: creating new files, inputting new matters and changes of address, and closing files when completed.
• Preparing files for purchase interviews, including typing mortgage deeds, transfers, SDLT forms, drafting completion statements, and preparing completion files, statements, correspondence, and discharge forms.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of conveyancing procedures, including sale and purchase transactions.
• Previous experience in a legal or professional environment preferred.
• Minimum of four GCSEs, including English.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in ICT, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.
• Experience with case management and legal software is advantageous but not essential.
• Additional legal qualifications or studies are a plus but not required.

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity for growth and development, contact Ciara Heffernan at Four Squared Recruitment via (url removed) (phone number removed).