Paralegal

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal (Conveyancing) to join our clients Banbury team.

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Location: Banbury

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Schedule: 35 Hours, the team welcomes flexible working.

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Salary - £26 - 28k FTE

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Reporting to Head of Department

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to a busy Property Department.

Key Responsibilities

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Providing conveyancing quotes, Opening new files. Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents

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Keep up to date with prospective clients

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Setting up files for completion

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To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive

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Undertaking dictation

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Obtaining correct documentation for Anti Money Laundering purposes

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Updating LMS and Lender Exchange

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Submitting registrations and dealing with requisitions

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Work within the framework of CQS

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Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically and onto physical files

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Dealing with client and office ledgers

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To undertake general administration tasks

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To attend Property Department meetings and Firm wide meetings

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First point of contact for incoming calls

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To undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads, Line Manager or Fee Earners.

Knowledge and Experience

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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department

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Sound understanding of the conveyancing process

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Knowledge of LMS and Lender Exchange

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Knowledge of Land Registry

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Excellent client care

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Understanding of conveyancing process

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Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Outlook, and case management systems (Tikit would be advantageous)

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High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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You may also be required to work at one of the other offices of the Firm from time to time