Paralegal

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated law graduate to support a local firm’s legal team across a variety of administrative and client-facing tasks. The successful candidate will be working with two property lawyers and will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth progression of legal files.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing Quotes: Accurately prepare fee estimates for clients in line with firm guidelines.
• Answering Phones: Respond to client and third-party calls in a professional and helpful manner, taking clear messages when necessary.
• Opening Files: Manage the opening of new client matters on the case management system, ensuring compliance with internal protocols.
• Client Care Letters: Draft and issue client care letters and engagement documents in line with regulatory requirements.
• Money Laundering Checks: Conduct identity verification and anti-money laundering checks in accordance with SRA and AML regulations.
• Title Documents: Obtain, review, and organise title documents required for property transactions.
• Contract Packs: Assemble and prepare draft contract packs, ensuring all necessary documents are included and accurate before dispatch to buyer’s solicitors.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of AML desirable

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.