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Paralegal

Location
London
Company
Browns Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Job type
N/A
Working Model
Remote
N/A
Hybrid Work
Pay
£32,000 - £35,000 a year
Number of applicants
88

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Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal who has worked with New Build Cases to join their East London Office.

The Opportunity:

We are looking to recruit a Paralegal to assist our Fee Earners and conduct Plot Running casework in our fast-paced New Build team. The department deals with a large number of transactions each year so this is a very busy role within our progressive law firm.

Tasks will include:

  • Communicating with clients via email and the telephone.
  • Collaborate with Fee Earners on client files to progress files as smoothly and as quickly as possible.
  • Assist the team with workloads of the team when required.
  • Being responsible for the running of your own case load from initial instructions to an exchange of contracts alongside the relevant Fee Earner.
  • Reviewing client’s initial paperwork, carrying out ID checks and finalise onboarding process.
  • Adhere to AML and other compliance requirements at all times.
  • Ordering searches and reporting to clients, lenders and Help to Buy on all aspects of the transaction.
  • Liaising with lenders with regards to mortgage offers.
  • Exchanging contracts with the Developer’s solicitors.
  • Communicating with Seller’s solicitors and Developers with regards to progression of all client files and providing updates where necessary.
  • When required, attend site visits to assist with business development for the department.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of working on their own initiative whilst being a strong team player and that they can communicate with a wide range of individuals and Developers. An ability to consistently maintain high standards will be essential as will excellent IT skills. You must be comfortable with communicating with clients on a wide range of platforms (video calls, face to face, email and telephone) and with being responsible for and running your own caseload. You will also need to demonstrate that you are able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines without compromising on service to our clients.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence .

If you are interested please submit your CV to Kim Peterson as directed.

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