Job Description
Property Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Our Client a leading multi office practice specialising in property, due to continued growth are now recruiting for experienced Property Paralegal / Legal Assistants to join their property departments in Benfleet and Hockley. You will find a friendly and supportive culture, our client has a reputation for dealing with high-quality work and delivering a first class service .
The Role
• Provide support to fee earners
• Take instructions from clients
• Preparing contract pack for each plot sale when dealing with the new build element of the job
• Chasing enquiries and progress on the matter to ensure a speedy exchange
• Raising client enquiries with solicitors for developers
• Carry out all electronic ID checks, OS2 and Bankruptcy searches
• Issuing contracts and dealing with any related sale or part exchange enquiries
• Support in exchanging contracts and completion transactions
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The Candidate
• You will have at least 1 year’s residential property experience gained within a reputable law firm, Knowledge of conveyancing from start to finish along with new build experience would be preferred
• Strong IT skills, experience with case management systems
• Able to work to deadlines
• Strong communication skills across all channels with developers, solicitors, lenders and clients
Benefits
• Pension
• Parking
• Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
• 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
• Friendly working atmosphere
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