Job Description

Paralegal

Private Residential Property

Worcester | Full Time | Permanent

We are looking for an attentive individual to join Talbots as Paralegal in our Residential Property Department in Worcester. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6-12 months experience working within a busy residential conveyancing department.

You'll be part of a thriving team, supporting Lawyers on a range of client matters from inception through to completion such as sale, purchase, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, registered titles, unregistered titles, leasehold and freehold properties.

Who Are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

What do we offer?

Competitive salaries with annual review. Annual tax-free profit-share.
25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards. Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees). Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary). Enhanced Company Sick Pay. Salary Extras benefits scheme Medicash Health Cash Plan. Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision. Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees). Salary Sacrifice schemes.

What the job involves:

Assist team in the conduct and management of standard conveyancing transactions such as sale, purchase, re-mortgage, transfers of equity, registered titles, unregistered titles, leasehold and freehold properties Post completion procedures and registrations if required Proactively take responsibility for file management i.e. updating clients, third parties, case management system and portals
Drafting registered contracts including issuing and chasing contracts as well as proof-reading system generated documentation

Update relevant software such as TM Secure and SOS and maintaining compliance requirements in line with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality Scheme Standards, SARs and accounting requirements

What you need:

At least 6-12 months experience of working within a residential conveyancing department Able to demonstrate practical knowledge of the full conveyancing process from inception to completion. Passionate about giving outstanding client care to clients and referrers Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy Accurate and articulate in written and spoken communication Consistent attention to detail demonstrating accuracy with numbers and calculations Pro-active and self-motivated with a desire to learn / progress in a career in conveyancing.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,043.09 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your current notice period? Please provide your full home address. Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions? What working hours would this be? How long would the commute take you to this office? Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with? Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitments we should be aware of?
Work Location: In person