Conveyancing Paralegal Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting legal documents;
- Assisting with a large caseload;
- Supporting Fee Earners with the day to day running of files;
- Utilising case management software and familiarity with conveyancing case management systems is desirable;
- Dealing with ordering routine property searches;
- Dealing with post completion and exchange of contract matters;
- Completion of all relevant paperwork;
- Creating and amending property related documentation;
- Production of routine correspondence;
- Liaising with Solicitors and other estate agents/ mortgage brokers;
- Taking instructions from Solicitor for sale and purchase files;
- Liaising with Clients;
- Supporting the senior Conveyancer with their Conveyancing caseload;
- Carrying out property searches;
- Updating the case management system.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules;
- Working knowledge of Conveyancing;
- Knowledge of conveyancing or finance legal practice is a plus;
- good communication skills with the confidence to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients;
- Experience of working in a legal environment;
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development;
- Working knowledge of computers and software with good keyboard skills;
- the ability to produce a high standard of work, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail;
- Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone;
- Experience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegal.