Residential Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Malmesbury
Salary negotiable depending on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join a friendly and supportive Residential Property team in Malmesbury.
This role would suit a well-organised and proactive individual with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and welcoming environment. Experience of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion would be highly advantageous.
You will provide vital support to fee earners across a range of residential conveyancing transactions, assisting with matters from initial instruction through to post-completion. The role offers exposure to a broad range of residential property work and the opportunity to become a valued member of a positive and supportive team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other property documentation
- Drafting routine correspondence and standard legal documents
- Managing and updating files using case management systems and online portals
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors
- Assisting with compliance and risk management procedures
- Coordinating with accounts teams regarding payments and transfers
- Opening new files, preparing initial documentation and providing client quotations
- Handling telephone enquiries and arranging appointments
- General administrative duties including filing, scanning and document management
- Providing reception cover when required
- Supporting the progression of files during fee earner absences
The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and a keen eye for detail. Previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment is highly desirable.
Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
Benefits include:
- 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Supportive and approachable leadership team
- Family-friendly working environment
- Genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary based on experience
Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
