Paralegal

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Job description

A reputable law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their team in Camberley. The main purpose of this role is to contribute to the management of residential property transactions supporting experienced solicitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Caseload Management: Assist solicitors in managing a caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Due Diligence: Conduct title checks, land registry searches, and other due diligence tasks to ensure the smooth progress of transactions.
• Document Drafting: Draft legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements, with precision and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other stakeholders to provide updates and facilitate communication throughout the conveyancing process.
• Post-Completion Tasks: Handle post-completion tasks, such as registration of title deeds and payment of stamp duty land tax, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records, manage files, and update case management systems to monitor progress and ensure efficiency.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to solicitors and colleagues within the conveyancing department as required.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Conveyancing Experience: Previous experience working as a conveyancing paralegal within a law firm or conveyancing department is essential.
• Procedural Knowledge: Thorough understanding of residential conveyancing procedures, including experience with leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive Attitude: Proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Legal Qualifications: Relevant legal qualifications or certifications are advantageous but not essential.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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