Legal Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Our client, a well known firm in their industry is looking for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Residential Team.
The role will be reporting to Head of Residential Conveyancinig, with the main purpose of the role being to provide legal assistance and administrative support to the team.
ROLE:
To provide legal assistance and administrative support to:
– Residential Conveyancing Fee Earners
– Other fee earners as required.
Carry out office administration, including billing and writing letters
Progressing matters as required
Answering the telephone/taking messages
Dealing with new enquiries
Opening and closing of matters
Dealing with compliance matters (AML searches, etc.)
Dealing with clients and other people calling at the office
Progressing cases as requested by the fee earner
Making appointments and attending clients
Liaising with third parties, particularly estate agents
Producing completion statements and drawing up bills
General Paralegal tasks in relation to individual file management:
ATTRIBUTES:
Experience of Residential Conveyancing
Audio typing – excellent and accurate typing
Good working knowledge of Ms Office
High standard of English grammar and spelling
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent general administration and office skills
Knowledge of forms and layouts used in legal documentation
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:30pm)
Salary Negotiable on experience
More Information
- Address Chesham, Buckinghamshire
