Paralegal - Residential Property

Michelmores; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks a Paralegal to support the Residential Property team. This role involves assisting a Senior Associate with legal reports and maintaining effective client communication. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential conveyancing, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office. The firm encourages flexibility in working patterns, offering an inclusive culture that values professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of working within residential conveyancing.
• Must be able to run own files with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Senior Associate with preparation of Legal Reports.
• Provide support to meet targets for exchange and completion deadlines.
• Attend meetings with clients as necessary.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Client service skills

Organizational skills

Excellent IT skills

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

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 ula. 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/S independent, together.

What sort of work?

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Residential Property team in our Exeter 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?

The Residential Property Team are the leading property team in the South West. The team are renowned for offering the very best client service, with many clients returning to the team for subsequent property purchases, they set themselves apart by offering a personal approach to help clients at every stage of the conveyancing process. The team are always on hand to give our clients practical advice and aim to ensure that the process is as stress free as possible; we put our clients needs at the heart of what we do.

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 relatable 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 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

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, neutrally, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured.

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