Paralegal

Julie Rose Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with conveyancing experience for a well-established law firm in England. The role involves assisting with residential conveyancing transactions, preparing documents, and liaising with clients. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are essential. This is a full-time position offering career growth opportunities and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Career opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in residential conveyancing.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Details importance of being organised and methodical.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions.
• Prepare and send standard letters and documents.
• Conduct Land Registry searches and submit applications.
• Liaise with clients and other parties involved.
• Update case management systems accurately.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Professional telephone manner

Excellent written communication

Organised and detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Job description

JRRL are looking for an experienced and proactive residential Legal Secretary ideally with conveyancing experience for a well-established law firm.

Duties for the Paralegal

• Assisting fee earners with all stages of residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Preparing and sending out standard letters and documents, including client care letters, contract packs, and completion statements.
• Conducting Land Registry searches and submitting applications through the Land Registry portal.
• Conducting SDLT calculations and submitting SDLT returns.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and mortgage lenders by phone, email, and post.
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate file records.
• Dealing with incoming post and actioning file correspondence.
• Assisting with file opening, closing, and archiving processes.

Person Specification for the Paralegal

• Ideally conveyancing experience
• Professional and confident telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, methodical and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines.
• Happy working as part of a team.

This is a well-established and highly regarded company. Career opportunities are available within the firm. This is a full-time permanent job. The lower end of the salary scale will be offered for someone with less experience and the maximum salary would be for someone who would need less training.