Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom ACS Staffing Solutions Full time
Paralegal - Conveyancing
Location: Derby
Hours: Full time - office based
Salary: 24, ,000 DOE

Summary of position

The prime role of the Paralegal is to provide a mix of fee earning and administrative support to the senior conveyancer/solicitor to enable the team to operate at an optimum level. This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below. A Paralegal is expected to work well within a small team and the wider business whilst using a high degree of self-management and initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • As a Paralegal you will carry your own files from quotation through to post-completion after a period of induction.
  • You would be part of the Academy, progress towards full time fee earning would be discussed and agreed quarterly.
  • We pride ourselves on providing a personal service, we pick up the phone when communicating with clients and encourage clients into the office.
  • To be able open files and accompanying procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, AML, Source of Wealth and Funds, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file.
  • To apply for searches on purchase transactions
  • To be able to prepare Contract documentation for the clients to sign
  • Reporting to your clients on all aspects which affect their matter
  • To co-ordinate the exchange of contracts
  • Preparing the accounts packages and co-ordinating completions
  • Dealing with the post-completion work
  • Deal with incoming calls from clients, estate agents and solicitors
  • To use initiative to progress files alongside the Senior Conveyancer
  • To understand and comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules
  • To provide guidance to colleagues and other Academy members when required
  • As part of Academy undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
  • Ensure you always act in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures of the company in respect of client confidentiality & data protection, money laundering and health & safety issues

Essential Skills and Qualifications
  • Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Conveyancing process.
  • A minimum of 24 months experience in a law firm or within a similar environment.
  • Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications, especially Word.
  • Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Be client and introducer centric
  • Ideally a Law based qualification.
  • Have an in depth understanding of the legalities and administration process within the profession.
  • Have a desire to progress towards a formal Conveyancing qualification or SQE
  • Have a desire to progress a career in Conveyancing

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