Job Description

PARALEGAL- RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Elite Touch are excited to be working with their well established client who are seeking a paralegal/junior fee earner to join their busy, friendly team



As part of their Residential property team this role is responsible for managing all domestic conveyancing transactions including sales purchases and transfers of equity. As a junior fee earner, the role will have responsibility to work on transactions independently but with support and guidance from senior members of the team and the Head of Department.



KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBLITIES:


To take instructions from clients in all domestic conveyancing transactions where appropriate and directed. To assist other members of the team with workloads and with file opening To work alongside the Legal Secretary team to manage all due diligence and supporting paperwork To comply with all CQS requirements Utilise the case management system (LEAP) and time recording as required To monitor and develop with the Department Head the systems connected with the Property Department

OTHER DUTIES:

To cover for the other Fee-Earners in the Property Department when they are sick, on holiday or as directed by the Head of Department To undertake such other tasks or duties as the Head of Department or Partners may reasonably require

REQUIREMENTS

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2 years' experience working on domestic conveyancing transactions including some fee earning work either as a junior fee earner or paralegal Good understanding of all conveyancing transactions including sales purchases and transfers of equity and an ability to undertake these transactions mostly independently. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally The ability to work to deadlines A desire to learn and develop the skills (and qualifications where desired) to become a conveyancer or licensed solicitor
Please apply as directed.