Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Residential Conveyancing

Location - Guildford Salary - Up to 28,000pa DOE

Due to rural location, you must have your own transport!

A fantastic opportunity for a graduate seeking to join an established Surrey-based law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Residential Property team.

Working alongside an experienced Residential Property Associate, you will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support while developing your knowledge and experience within residential conveyancing.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a small, busy and friendly team, is highly organised and is confident taking ownership of tasks to support the wider department.

Key Responsibilities

Providing administrative and legal support throughout the residential conveyancing process Carrying out property searches Preparing completion statements Assisting with pre- and post-completion work Preparing accurate and timely correspondence and documentation Assisting with the management and maintenance of client files Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion Producing documents independently and accurately Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person Providing a professional and high level of client serviceRequirements

Previous experience working within a Residential Property / Residential Conveyancing team Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process Excellent attention to detail Fast and accurate typing skills Experience using a legal case management system Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong team player who is happy to take ownership of tasks Friendly and professional approach Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Experience with digital audio / dictation software would be advantageous