Paralegal

Paralegal – Residential Property

• Location: Guildford (with occasional travel to other office locations)
• Department: Residential Property
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

Join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in the South East, known for its client-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Residential Property team, providing direct support to fee earners to enhance operational efficiency and client service.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide general support to the Residential Property team, including preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage client files effectively, adhering to internal procedures for opening, closing, storage, retrieval, and filing.
• Handle administrative tasks such as arranging document copying, managing diaries, and setting up meetings.
• Welcome and assist clients and agents both in person and by telephone, providing updates and assisting in progressing transactions.
• Prepare completion statements and handle pre-completion and post-exchange formalities.
• Complete online forms, including SDLT submissions, and prepare and submit Land Registry applications.
• Obtain information from local authorities and handle registration requirements and post-completion matters.
• Support departmental marketing initiatives and maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and organisational information.
• Utilise the firm’s case management system effectively and maintain high standards of document production.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Law graduate or working towards qualification through a recognised Paralegal route, supported by relevant legal experience.
• Experience in residential property is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in case management systems.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to workload management.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure.
• High levels of professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions.

Benefits:

• Financial: Competitive salary, annual salary review, annual bonus scheme, employer pension contribution, death in service benefit, interest-free season ticket loan, paid professional memberships, long service awards.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover, life assurance, enhanced company sick pay, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing initiatives, regular social events.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family-friendly benefits, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, sabbatical opportunities, study leave.
• Learning & Development: Annual performance reviews, personal development and career progression planning, structured legal career development programmes.

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