Paralegal Residential Property

2 days ago

Leeds UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Knights Full time

Knights is the UK’s largest legal and professional services business outside of London. With 1500 colleagues across 26 locations our strong organic growth, combined with several high-quality recent acquisitions means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets.


Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management / ownership and fee earners.


Our business model and culture remain a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses, enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business that invests in training, technology, quality of life for employees and quality of service for clients.


About the role


As a Paralegal within our Residential Property Team you will directly support two qualified Lawyers on all aspects of residential property matters, from start to finish. We have invested in technology and bespoke systems to ensure we can provide a high quality and efficient service to clients and enable you to spend more time on core legal matters and client relationships.


Responsibilities:


  • To use the case management system for a variety of tasks including preparing documents, carrying out searches, reporting on search results and carrying out procedures.
  • To assist in keeping the files on the case management system up to date, accurate and effective in ensuring that the system is proactive and complete.
  • To assist with the preparation and sending of quotes for legal work.
  • To check and verify client identification in line with AML regulations.
  • To send out client care documentation and to check incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • To answer and make telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
  • To ensure the confidentiality of all the Firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
  • To undertake any specific training when required and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
  • To provide general assistance with the processing of the Team’s conveyancing matters by carrying out administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing and retrieval of client files.


What does Knights offer?


  • You will be part of a One Team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team-based environment.
  • You can help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy.
  • Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for people to take their careers to the next level.
  • We have an exceptional office environment and facilities at The Majestic in Leeds city centre.
  • Excellent training and induction programme for all new starters; an engaging on-site training team will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your role.
  • Great work-life balance with employee wellbeing and healthcare benefits.
  • Excellent benefits package makes Knights a great place to work and includes 23 days annual leave, birthday gift vouchers, travel to work schemes, retailer discounts platform, healthcare, eyecare and dental, life assurance, discounted legal fees, pension, share incentive plan.


What are we looking for in a candidate?


  • To be successful in this role you will be enthusiastic about learning and developing skills as a Paralegal in the Residential Property sector.
  • You will have a strong commitment to client care and to providing a friendly and helpful service.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate articulately with a broad range of individuals by email, telephone or face to face form.
  • You will have the ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities and handle a variety of duties to a high standard.
  • You will be keen to work autonomously and manage your workload, using excellent time management skills to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • You will be comfortable adapting to change and helping the team / other teams where required.
  • You will thrive in a team environment which is supportive, positive and succeeds together.
  • Confident in using a broad range of digital technologies and keen to embrace and support technological change.
  • Previous experience of conveyancing work is advantageous but not essential.
  • To understand the link between own/team performance and the overall success of the Firm.

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