Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Ref: 584

Core hours: Monday to Friday 9-5

Our client is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, based in Sheffield for over 200 years.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 with service
• Company pension increasing to 6% matched after 3 years
• Westfield mosaic scheme
• Discounted parking available for around £55 per month and can be used whenever as you own the space
• 60% office 40% working from home after bedding in period, and flexibility with hours if required

Key areas of Responsibility:

• To assist on a varied caseload of residential property transactions including dealing with client enquiries, providing updates and taking instructions
• To proficiently prepare correspondence, forms and documents in accordance with instructions and supervision
• To assist fee earner in the management and progression of transactions as directed
• Preparation of sale contracts and relevant supporting documentation on registered and unregistered titles
• To facilitate exchange of contracts in accordance with instructions and as required and then proficiently prepare and/or arrange financial statements, SDLT submissions, certificates of title for advance funds
• To process all tasks in accordance with instructions, established internal procedures, Conveyancing Quality Standards (CQS) and good practice
• To ensure all new build warranties are submitted and intercepted as soon as possible and within defined timescales
• To deal with preparation of any Help to Buy Incentives including providing relevant documentation
• To act as a point of contact for clients by telephone and face to face including recording accurate messages and information
• To professionally and pro-actively liaise with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders and other law firms as appropriate
• To demonstrate exemplary client care and ensure continual client contact in accordance with internal practices
• To build and maintain strong relationships with clients and third parties demonstrable through positive feedback
• To proactively contribute to the overall development, implementation and smooth running of internal administrative procedures including making suggestions as appropriate
• To identify and undertake continual personal and professional development including attending training as required
• To follow and adhere to all Department Working Instructions (DWI’s) and company policies to ensure compliance at all times
• To undertake additional tasks which fall within the scope of the role as directed and reasonably required

The successful candidate:

Essential:

• Good working knowledge of the full conveyancing process and of assisting fee earners within a conveyancing team
• At least 18 months’ experience in a similar role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word and outlook

Abilities, skills and knowledge:

• Good personal organisation including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work methodically and accurately with an excellent attention to detail
• Strong team working skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication and client care skills

Personal style and behaviour:

• A professional and pro-active outlook.
• An integral commitment to the highest standards of integrity.
• A dedication to delivering excellent standards of client care.
• A flexible, adaptable and solution-based approach.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of case management systems, PFW, Minerva and Orchard Rock.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

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