Junior Paralegal

Residential New Homes - Junior Paralegal
Salary: Competitive 
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Davies and Partners Solicitors, Rowan house, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester. GL4 3RT
Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon. 
  
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Confident telephone skills
Preparing quotes for new clients 
Opening of new files on a case management system
Onboarding clients onto our App system
Preparing paperwork for exchanges on house sales
Conducting online searches in relation to purchasing houses (e.g. OS2 and Bankruptcy)
Providing administrative assistant to the Post Completion team
Exhibiting flexibility, particularly during peak times of the year (this may include working some evenings and weekends)
Any ad-hoc duties as required 
The following tasks provide a general overview of the types of activity, the candidate will be expected to engage in or oversee on a day-to-day basis. The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as all employees are required to be flexible, dynamic and have the capacity to think creatively when presented with challenges.
Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.
We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.
As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:
references will be followed up;
all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body.
appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Equal Opportunities
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Personal Specification
Legal Status:
Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment
Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits
Education/Qualifications:
GCSE’s in Maths and English Level 5 or above (C or above)
Skills/Knowledge:
Experience of admin-based work within a busy office environment 
Knowledge of conveyancing is advantageous but not essential
Self-organised and proactive
Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
Competent in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast paced, high volume department
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
You may have experience in the following: Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Property Administrator, Junior Legal Clerk, Residential Property Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Real Estate Paralegal, Legal Administrator, Property Legal Assistant, Real Estate Administrative Assistant, Conveyancing Secretary, etc.
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