Paralegal - Residential Property

To use your knowledge of legal work in a specific Department and area of law to progress aspects of client matters independently, under the supervision of a legal adviser. You will be responsible for liaising with and updating enquirers, clients and third parties and for completing all administrative aspects of a matter, freeing legal advisers to focus on the legal aspects of matters.

Responsibilities

Dealing with new enquiries routed to Dept by switchboard, gatekeeper or from Enquiries Team; Contacting enquirer to ascertain need/initial instructions, gather full personal details including ID and/or make appointment / gather information prior to instruction; Carrying out relevant searches to ensure no conflicts of interest; Drafting documentation and letters as necessary; Ensure that all client work is processed expeditiously, and that the client is kept regularly informed of progress and costs; Ensuring the CMS is kept up to date with all contact details; Electronic filing of emails and inbound post, completeness of Peppermint master file, ensuring the correct name and labelling on all documents and that they are filed in the correct folders; Communicating with clients, and all third parties (e.g. agents, valuers, mortgage lenders, courts, experts, counsel and solicitors) by telephone, post, email or in person as needed, and to keep them up-to-date; Chase up payment of invoices and assist with credit control if required; Assisting with marketing such as drafting blogs and material for MWB website, Legal500/Chambers submissions etc.; To attend any relevant business development events as required by Marketing or the HOD; Drafting of sale contracts and TR1 forms; Deal with post-exchange work including Land Registry submissions, SDLT, discharge of fees, taking out any necessary indemnity policies and scheduling of Deeds etc.

Requirements

At least a 2.1 in Law, or related field, and strong A-Level results; 12+ months experience in a similar Residential Conveyancing/Paralegal role; Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation and requirements; High degree of efficiency, accuracy and organisation in carrying out tasks; Ability to pick up and implement new skills quickly; Demonstrates compliance with regulatory obligations; Ability to work as part of a team; Demonstrates the ability to contribute to ways of improving how the firm processes work and/or delivers a service

Benefits

Agile working; Flexible working; Access to award-winning learning; Opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists