Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £21000 – £25000/annum
Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Secretary (Residential or Commercial)
Accrington
Salary: 21,000 – 25,000 per annum
A fantastic opportunity to join a reputable law firm based in Accrington providing a full supportive service for clients and Fee Earners within the Conveyancing Department. Hands-on experience within a Paralegal or Legal Secretarial background is essential. Commercial / Residential / HDR Property knowledge is essential for this position.
As this is a property role, it is a busy department, and you will be very hands on. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential as is strong IT and attention to detail.
The role will include:
Management of own case files
Raising of enquiries
Client liaison
Preparing and drafting legal documents and letters, such as mortgages, sale agreements and trust agreements
Handling telephone enquiries, making appointments and taking messages
Producing letters and legal documents, including court forms and statements
Open and closing files
Copying, scanning and faxing, including preparation of large court bundles filing and other general administration work
Use Proclaim case management software
Skills required of a Paralegal or Experienced Legal Secretary;
* Strong typing skills
* Conveyancing experience is essential – Commercial or Residential
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
* A good standard of education and strong verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines
* The ability to work on one’s own initiative
* The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team.
The team and company are forward thinking, approachable with a strong reputation for service with a modern approach and a superb environment to work in.
If this legal conveyancing role sounds of interest, please click the apply now button or contact Olivia at Square Peg for further details
More Information
- Address Accrington, Lancashire
