PLOT SALES PARALEGAL

Maze Recruitment Services Limited ,
Preston, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

My client is currently seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with experience in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing. This is a proactive role and is an excellent opportunity to join an established team based in Southport. You will be working closely with the lawyers HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday excellent benefits DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL: Providing support to the Property Lawyers Advising clients in respect of their often-complex casework Assist in the day to day progression of files, Liaising with clients and other professionals - 3rd parties and referrers as well as internal teams in a courteous and helpful manner Attending meetings for note-taking Routine casework such as arranging conferences, expert meetings, dealing with 3rd party payments Diary management and arranging internal management meetings Preparation of complex documentation, client care letters, terms and conditions and ensuring all templates/precedents are up to date Proactively supporting lawyers in file reviews and liaising with Risk and Compliance on Audit Preparing bills and supporting lawyers in proactively managing WIP and aged debt Assisting with risk and compliance elements associated with casework Ensuring internal procedures are applied and followed relating to each file Assuming a key role within the department to enhance client service, efficiencies and ensuring the smooth running of the overall team Handling first line client queries Undertaking due diligence and research together with preparing complex reports Attending upon clients for administrative matters Updating external websites and portals on matters, as and when required PERSON SPECIFICATION: 6 -12 months experience in a legal assistant or comparable role (desirable) Excellent organisational skills and a committed attitude Ability to communicate clearly and accurately to different 3rd parties Use of initiative Excellent telephone manner Effective time management skills Use your own initiative and ability to work on multiple matters Proven experience of operating at this level previously Proven experience of working with a case management system Good working knowledge of the relevant area of law -desirable Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines CAN COMMUTE FROM - Preston, Lancashire, Southport, Merseyside, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Blackpool, Lytham St Anne’s, Chorley, Burnley, Accrington, Nelson. Clitheroe, KEYWORDS: PLOT SALES, LEGAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL SECRETARY, LEGAL EXECUTIVES, CONVEYANCING, RESIDENTIAL, PROPERTY, PARALEGAL, SOLICITORS, LEGAL

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