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Property Paralegal

  • Property
  • Chester
  • Full-time, Permanent
  • Competitive, DOE + Benefits

The successful candidate will:

  • Have an ability to manage a freehold sale file from inception to completion with supervision
  • Support our team of conveyancing solicitors in progressing legal work on sale and purchase transactions
  • Assist our team of conveyancing solicitors to set up and deal with completion and post completion matters
  • Draft and issue legal documents
  • Have an ability to mentor junior members of the team
  • Be able to delegate appropriate tasks to junior members of staff
  • Support our Compliance Officer with CQS accreditation and lender panels administration
  • Record detailed and accurate information from telephone conversations
  • Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, fee earners, team members and colleagues
  • Provide a first-rate service to clients and third parties presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times

This role is ideal for somebody who is wanting to gain additional experience of managing a small case load alongside providing assistance to our conveyancing solicitors.

Property Paralegal: The Person

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • An ability to explain legal terms to clients in simple terms
  • Good time management skills and an ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Attention to detail
  • Prior experience of working as a Conveyancing Paralegal or equivalent
  • Experience of Ochresoft Case Management System (ideal but not essential as training will be given)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development