Conveyancing Paralegal

AJ Chambers is representing a Leading Law Firm based in Chelmsford who are seeking a Paralegal to join the Residential Conveyancing department.

You will work alongside the Head of Department in a busy and varied role. You will work in a friendly team with a reputation for providing excellent client care.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Preparing and typing up legal documents and correspondence including bills of costs and completion statements.
• Working knowledge of Land Registry Direct system application forms.
• Able to complete Local Authority, Chancel and other relevant pre-exchange searches.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Progressing the conveyancing process in an efficient, accurate and timely manner whilst adhering to legal requirements.
• Assist other fee earners if required.
• Providing end to end administrative and clerical support on conveyancing transactions handled.
• Ensuring all documents and files are kept up to date.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential.
• Dealing with enquiries from clients, including telephone.

Personal Specification

• Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently, but also as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
• Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work.
• Inspires confidence by consistently delivering quality work.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Income Protection
• Health cash plan, which includes discounted gym membership and many other offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Off-site free car parking
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week from home
• 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays

For more information please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.