Paralegal - Residential Property

Michelmores; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelmores LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Residential Property team in Exeter or Cambridge. You will support a Senior Associate, prepare reports from precedents, and manage-client communications through exchange and completion deadlines.

We value flexible, collaborative working patterns and a culture that supports growth and development. The role requires experience in residential conveyancing, strong IT skills with a case management system, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing.
• Experience using a case management system.
• Ability to run own files with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to deadlines and provide excellent client service.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Senior Associate, including preparing legal reports from precedents.
• Type correspondence and communicate with clients and third parties.
• Meet exchange and completion deadlines and support targets.
• Attend meetings with clients and update on active matters.
• Maintain communication with colleagues across the Firm.
• Record time on client matters daily and manage files diligently.
• Comply with internal policies, procedures, ethics and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of firm and client information.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Case management

Independence

Deadline-driven

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Why Michelmores?

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and aspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.

We believe that whatever your legal experience, you’ll find Michelmores different. From day one, we encourage our Paralegals to feel truly part of the team they support and the wider Firm. Our people are approachable and collaborative. Central to our culture is our friendly and flexible environment, which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally. We really care about what we stand for and want to move forward, together.

What sort of work?

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Residential Property team in our Exeter or Cambridge office. This will include:

• Assisting a Senior Associate, to include preparation of Legal Reports from a precedent prepared by a Senior Associate, typing your own correspondence and communicating with the clients and other third parties throughout.
• Providing efficient and effective support, aiming to meet all targets in respect of exchange and completion deadlines.
• Attending meetings with clients where necessary and updating clients and third parties on all active matters whenever required.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues across the Firm, as required.
• Maintaining time recording on client matters on a daily basis in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Managing files diligently and reviewing each regularly.
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and/or information.

Why this team?

Our residential conveyancing team has particular experience with buying and selling high-end residential properties, large country estates and properties with more complex purchase considerations, both in London and the South West.

The team is renowned for offering the very best client service, with many clients returning to the team for subsequent property purchases.

How do we work?

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.

As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talking about flexible working and empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and thrive in our culture. The role would be based from our Exeter or Cambridge office and the ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within residential conveyancing
• Experience of using a case management system.
• The ability to run own files with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in a process driven environment and working to deadlines, providing excellent client service to both external and internal clients.
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrable examples of multi-tasking and an ability to juggle competing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Other skills required include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communication at all levels (written and verbal).
• A commercial, pro-active 'can do' and professional approach to work.
• Must be flexible, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way - a team player.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion.
• Must be self-motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Self-confidence, initiative, and innovative thinking.

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured.

We work hard to create and sustain an open and collaborative environment. We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our people’s diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments, to move forward together.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team ([e-mail])