Property Paralegal (Chinese Speaking)

Burlingtons; London; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlingtons is seeking a Paralegal to join their London office. The role involves assisting the conveyancing team with various tasks such as conducting searches, preparing documents, and maintaining communication with clients. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in residential conveyancing and be able to communicate in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
• Experience in fast-paced legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Conducting searches and drafting conveyancing documents.
• Corresponding with clients, agents, and lenders as necessary.
• Post completion tasks including SDLT and serving notices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Self-Motivated

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Cantonese

Mandarin

Job description

This is a full time role based in our London office reporting to the Head of our Asia Desk. You will assist the busy team with all elements of the conveyancing process. For more information, please review the Main Responsibilities and Essential Requirements below.

Main Responsibilities

• Conducting searches
• Drafting conveyancing documents as necessary
• Obtaining documents from Land Registry
• Keeping lenders updated including using LMS/Lender Exchange
• Post completion tasks (including but not limited to SDLT/serving notices/AP1s/requisitions)
• Corresponding with clients/agents/solicitors/brokers/lenders as necessary (phone & email)
• Drafting financial statements
• Calculating apportionments
• Downloading/reviewing mortgage offers and populating mortgage deeds
• Self motivated/disciplined with the ability to organise time to manage the workload efficiently
• Can work well under pressure in fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• 1 year minimum experience in residential conveyancing
• Dependent on experience

How to apply

• Please submit your CV and a covering letter
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they meet the Essential Requirements and their ability to perform the Main Responsibilities

About Burlingtons

Burlingtons is a full service law firm with international reach. We’re headquartered at 5 Stratford Place; just a stone’s throw from Bond Street station in the heart of London’s West End. We’re trusted as the go-to lawyers in London by businesses and individuals from all over the world. We’re proud to have a diverse, resourceful and highly skilled team of lawyers, who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields and speak over 10 different languages between them.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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