Temporary Paralegals

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone interested in developing their skills in Commercial Property within a Legal 500 firm based in Banbury. We are looking to grow our Commercial Property team, with a candidate who meets the criteria. Experience of using Proclaim would be advantageous but not essential.

Investing in our people is a fundamental principle of our culture, taking the time to understand our employees and their work-life needs, wants and expectations. In return we offer you a career enhancing role with identified development opportunities and a great working culture in a thriving part of the country.

Our Commercial Property team is a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to offering our clients the highest levels of customer service.

As a Top Tier Legal 500 firm, we have teams of specialist lawyers who help to protect our clients and their families, grow their business and achieve their personal goals. The firm takes pride in its solid reputation for excellence, and passion for developing the team’s expertise.

Main Activities, Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting fee earner with:

* Opening files.

* Covering other fee earner’s work in their absence.

* Responding to client queries in a timely manner.

* Overseeing complex exchanges and completions.

* Drafting of wide range of documents.

* Land Registry Applications.

* Preparing completion statements.

* SDLT applications.

* Land Registry Applications.

* Issuing post completion documents to client.

* Closing files.

* Picking up dictation if required (not essential).

Knowledge & Skills:

* Previous experience within a legal support or administrative role - Desirable

* Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise - Essential

* Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms - Essential

* Strong written communication skills - Essential

* Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management - Essential

* Ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision and use initiative where required - Essential

Benefits

* Regular events organized by Social Committee.

* Company pension.

* Salary Sacrifice Scheme - gym discounts, virtual GP, financial advice, etc.

* Cycle to Work scheme.

* Employee discount.

* Health and Wellbeing program.

* Lunchtime wellness classes.

* Volunteering day.

* Free parking.

* Sick pay.

We would love to hear from you if this role is of interest