Law Graduate

Silver Planet Group; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm is seeking a motivated law graduate to join their dynamic team in Chesham Bois. This exciting role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to evolve into a paralegal position. You will provide essential support to the Residential Conveyancing Team, ensuring efficient administration and high-quality service to clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to diversity and inclusion, and take the first step in your legal career with this fantastic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduate with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing Team.
• Liaise with fee-earners and manage client onboarding processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for a law graduate to join our client, an award-winning law firm based in Amersham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent law graduate to come on board with full training offered and the chance to develop into a paralegal position.

The purpose of this role is to provide first-class support to a busy Residential Conveyancing Team. Main duties include providing an efficient and well-organized administration service to new clients by opening and closing files, and producing standard letters and documents as directed.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, and be an energetic, enthusiastic, proactive, problem-solving individual with great attention to detail.

Main Duties

1. Liaise daily with fee-earners regarding required tasks, handle queries, and agree on actions.
2. Deliver practical services of outstanding quality focused on client needs.
3. Support with file openings and client onboarding.
4. Assist with initial administration for setting up new conveyancing instructions.
5. Handle telephone calls, queries, and update estate agents.
6. Perform general admin duties including managing incoming/outgoing post, printing, scanning, and photocopying.
7. Assist with correspondence and documents related to exchange of contracts.
8. Support the registration process of property transactions.
9. Assist with file closing and archiving.
10. Provide ad hoc support to the team and cover reception when needed.

Skills/Experience

1. Excellent attention to detail.
2. Ability to work quickly and maintain high accuracy.
3. Assertive, calm, friendly, and a good team player.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
5. Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
6. Resilient and adaptable to change.
7. Reliable and flexible.
8. Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
10. Effective problem-solving skills.
11. Proficient with IT systems and programs such as MS Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Please note that we will only contact candidates suitable for current positions based on their experience, training, and skills. If not selected, your CV will not be retained for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to equal treatment of all employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aim for a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.