- 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