Paralegal - Planning, Highways & Environmental

Hireful; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 4 offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Gloucester.

Reporting Line

This role reports to the Legal Director, Head of Planning Highways and Environmental Department.

Job Purpose

This role is varied and will encompass administration and Paralegal duties such as assisting the Fee Earner dealing with a wide range of matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Dealing with administrative routines, and providing administrative support as required by the Fee Earner;
• Assisting with responses to enquiries;
• Opening new files and preparing standard client care letters;
• Assistance with basic telephone calls and taking messages where appropriate;
• Commissioning property related searches;
• Producing legal documentation and standard forms;
• Photocopying and scanning of documents;
• Checking legal documents for quality, consistency and content;
• Audio typing standard letters, emails and documents;
• Obtaining pre-completion searches with HM Land Registry;
• Preparing spreadsheets and completion statements;
• Assisting with setting up completions with Accounts department;
• Arranging completion letters to client and other side solicitors;
• Registration applications to HM Land Registry;
• Closing files following completion and registration;
• Legal research.

Location

Davies and Partners Solicitors, Rowan House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3RT.

Salary

Competitive.

Contract Type

Full Time, 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 9:00 – 5.30pm.

Compliance

As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• References will be followed up;
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• Proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
• Reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body;
• Appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role may require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Equal Opportunities

Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Person Specification
Legal Status

• Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits.
• Appropriate DBS disclosure may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Education/Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in use of IT.
• Degree educated (preferably a Law Degree). Exceptional candidates without a Degree, but who have suitable administrative experience will also be considered.

Skills/Knowledge

• The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good accurate typing (preferably audio) and IT skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential.
• Use of Case Management Systems - desirable.
• Office experience in a Legal environment - desirable.

You may also have experience in the following: Commercial Property, Property Law, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Administrative Support, Administrator, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Law Graduate, Legal Graduate, Property Paralegal, Legal Assistant – Property, Land Law Paralegal, Planning Law Paralegal, Development Paralegal, Property Transactions Paralegal, Title and Search Paralegal, Legal Executive – Property, etc.

REF-221 104