Para / Legal Assistant

Location: St. Albans, AL1

Salary: £32,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday

Job Code: JD1955

Para / Legal Assistant

Are you a dedicated and experienced para/legal assistant seeking a rewarding role in a dynamic and growing law firm?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate team of legal professionals committed to providing exceptional client service.

Our client is a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice in a clear and accessible manner. As they continue to expand, they are looking for a talented para/legal assistant to contribute to their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide essential support to conveyancing partners, assisting with various tasks throughout the conveyancing process.
• Effectively communicate and liaise with clients, mortgage lenders, and other relevant third parties to ensure smooth transaction progress.
• Draft and manage correspondence with clients, prepare necessary documentation, and review replies to requisitions on title.
• Proactively identify and procure suitable indemnity insurance policies to mitigate potential risks.
• Prepare completion statements, payment slips, and telegraphic transfers for partner review and approval.
• Conduct property searches, analyse title deeds, and prepare necessary documents for first registration with the Land Registry.
• Schedule deed completion, prepare final letters, and ensure accurate recording of undertakings.
• Contribute to other conveyancing tasks as required by the firm
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with clients.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Experience working within a legal framework and adhering to professional codes of conduct.
• A qualification as a Legal Executive or Paralegal would be an advantage.
  

Benefits:

• Monday - Friday (9:00 - 5:30)
• No weekends
• Company Pension
• Hybrid Working (2 days at home - 3 Days in the office)
• 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Holidays
  
  

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available.