Development Paralegal

**Paralegal - Development Team**
A boutique law firm specialising in Property and Housing are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join their Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded company and a team of experts who are passionate about what they do.
This will be based at the firm's office in **Westerham**. Access to your **own vehicle** is essential, as it is tricky to get to via public transport. On-site**parking is available.**
They act on behalf of mid to large-scale Property Developers, dealing with land development, disposals, planning, and asset management. This role will be a hands-on opportunity to work alongside specialists in this field.
Previous experience in residential property is not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal Paralegal will have **a genuine interest in property law**, ability to quickly pick up new concepts, have a high attention to detail and be a keen team player. You will have strong academics and be **educated to degree level (or equivalent).**
There is an abundance of high-quality work, including the development of large estates. This is a superb opportunity to work on high-end residential property matters as well as develop your career with a forward-thinking firm.
**Main responsibilities**:

- Dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing sales process from start to finish, from compiling and sending out papers with exchange deadlines, to completions.
- Working alongside colleagues within the team to reach completion and exchange deadlines.
- Dealing with enquiries from purchasers' solicitors.
- Receiving and chasing purchaser deposits where necessary.
- Maintaining up-to-date client matter schedules for both internal and external use.
- Producing and supplying other information/documents/reports, both internally and externally, that are logical, accurate, and in the correct format.
- Filing and file-keeping.
- Other ad hoc related tasks.

**Ideally you will be able to demonstrate**:

- Strong academics - educated to degree level (at least 2:2) or equivalent
- The ability to work in a fast paced, high volume deadline driven environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels.
- Sound judgement, with the ability to use your own initiative, taking responsibility where necessary and appropriate.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good attention to detail, with a high standard of accuracy.
- A sound understanding of client confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

The firm has a tight-knit team of individuals, many of whom have trained within the firm. They have a **friendly and collaborative** environment with a relaxed approach (e.g. a dress-down culture).