Paralegal - Conveyancing

Job Description:

Location: Leicester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
Environment: Modern offices with on-site parking

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join a busy Commercial Property (Conveyancing) department based in Leicester. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist fee earners in delivering a high standard of client service by providing essential paralegal, secretarial and administrative support.

This role is well suited to someone currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a Commercial Property or Conveyancing team in a law firm, who has a good working knowledge of commercial property support practices.

You will support the department's fee earners on a range of commercial conveyancing matters, ensuring files are managed efficiently and client work progresses smoothly from instruction to completion.

• Opening new files and completing client due diligence and onboarding processes

• Drafting and generating correspondence and legal documentation

• Carrying out property searches and liaising with the Land Registry

• Dealing with basic client enquiries by phone and email

• Coordinating diaries, attending meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client matter files

• Managing key dates and reminder systems

• Scanning, photocopying and filing documents as required

• Closing and archiving files in line with procedures

• Attending and contributing to team meetings

• Providing general administrative support, including:

  • Answering external telephone calls

  • Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post

  • Franking outgoing post

  • Greeting clients and visitors

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a Commercial Property or Conveyancing department

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Well organised with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately

• Adaptable, proactive and willing to support the wider team

• High attention to detail and a conscientious approach to work

• Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and case management systems

• Professional, smart and tidy appearance

• Office-based role in modern offices

• On-site parking

• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm working hours

• Opportunity to develop within a busy and well-established Commercial Property team

• Supportive and friendly team environment

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