Our well established, modern & forward thinking Client is looking to recruit a Paralegal to join their Property department based in Banbury. You will assist the fee earners with a range of administrative and paralegal tasks to support the Conveyancing process. Conveyancing experience is required.

This is an exciting time to join a fairly new team who are looking to grow. The environment is busy, fast paced and dynamic, and will suit a flexible, team player who is looking to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing conveyancing quotes & open new files
• Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents
• Keep up to date with prospective clients
• Setting up files for completion
• To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive
• Undertaking dictation as and when required
• Obtaining correct documentation for Anti Money Laundering purposes
• Updating LMS and Lender Exchange
• Submitting registrations and dealing with requisitions
• Work within the framework of CQS
• Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically and onto physical files
• Dealing with client and office ledgers
• To undertake general administration tasks
• To attend Property Department meetings and Firm wide meetings
• To proficiently use the Firm’s case management system
• First point of contact for incoming calls

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working within a Residential Conveyancing department is required
• Sound understanding of the conveyancing process
• Knowledge of LMS and Lender Exchange
• Knowledge of Land Registry
• Excellent client care
• Understanding of conveyancing process
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation and administration skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Outlook, and case management systems
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail