Commercial Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant

My client is looking for a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their Commercial Property team in Ewell, Surrey.

You will be needed to assist Fee Earner’s in the performance of his/her role in the Department. The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of conveyancing matters. You should have strong communication skills and have good organisational and time management skills.

The successful candidate will be joining an outstanding team within an award winning firm, who provide support to all team members. The firm offer flexible working, a competitive salary along with clear progression opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes, correspondence, memoranda, emails, attendance notes, documents, faxes and forms using their Case Management System and appropriate MS Office applications in accordance with procedures as set out in the Office Manual including preparing and processing post exchange and completion work.
• Proof-read documents to ensure accuracy.
• Scan and save documents to electronic folders or to email.
• Undertake photocopying.
• Prepare documents for timely despatch by email, DX and Royal Mail.
• Draft routine documents
• Order searches and land registry entries and making land registry applications
• Administration
• Ensure that Client/Matter information is accurate and up-to-date on Accounting/Case Management system
• Ensure files and documents are saved on computer correctly in order to be easily retrieved by secretaries and fee earner
• Treat clients and colleagues with respect and tact bearing in mind individual needs and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Assist other departments in the firm with typing and administrative work according to demands of workload throughout the firm.
• Comply with the firms policies and procedures as set out in the office manual.

Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in a Commercial Property setting
• Have excellent knowledge and experience within Commercial Property
• Demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake searches, ID checks and other work on files without dictation
• Possess high levels of speed and accuracy
• Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person
• Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.