Paralegal - Residential Property

Why join Nelsons?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with offices in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

We look to empower our clients, to give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

The role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic paralegal to join one of the top-rated specialists in the UK, as recommended by The Legal 500 as a tier one team.

The focus of the role will be to assist senior fee earners. we have one of the largest teams of conveyancing lawyers in the East Midlands, helping hundreds of families in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham move to their new homes every year.

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our award-winning Residential Property team at our Derby office.

This is an excellent opening for individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience and grow into a property focused role.

You will work in a team of Paralegals and report into the Partner & Licensed Conveyancer to ensure a number of administrative conveyancing tasks are undertaken in a professional and efficient manner along with preparing basic legal documentation and submitting applications to HM Land Registry.

The role will also be responsible for managing incoming telephone calls and liaising and updating clients, solicitors and estate agents as necessary therefore excellent telephone and communication skills are essential. Client care is paramount in this role along with excellent administration and organisational skills.

The Succesful Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are able to work as part of a team and who are comfortable following processes and procedures to established deadlines.

Previous experience or knowledge of the conveyancing process is essential together with an basic understanding of Land Law and Contract Law however further training of the processes and development of your legal knowledge will be provided.

In return for your hard work and commitment this position offers support and on-going personal and professional development within a growing team at a dynamic and forward-thinking Company.

The Extras…

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Travel benefits
• Pension
• Well-being programme
• Discounts on selected legal services