Conveyancing Paralegal/Legal Assistant

V E White & Co. Solicitors ,
Gillingham, Kent
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic legal assistant / paralegal to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established firm in Rainham, Kent. The ideal candidate will have a legal background and experience as a legal assistant, secretary or paralegal ideally with some conveyancing/property experience however we are willing to consider candidates with less experience who hold a Law Degree or have passed the GDL, and Legal Practice Course. We are looking for an efficient, quick learner, who will be organised and enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in property law or learning a new area of law. The candidate will need good communication skills, you will be dealing with clients directly, and good computer skills will be required. Experience with a case management system and accounting systems would be an advantage. The candidate will play a key role in supporting the Partner and typical work will include answering the telephone, administration of files to include; assisting with preparing estimates and client care letters for new clients, obtaining and reviewing documents from the Land Registry, drafting initial notices and documents, letters, assisting with serving notices, liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents, assisting with completions including engrossing documents and dealing with post completion matters such as submitting SDLT returns, paying stamp duty and registering documents with the Land Registry. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile for our clients and is looking for a role which they can develop. We will offer good training, opportunity and career progression to the right candidate.