Legal Secretary / Paralegal

I am currently looking for an ambitious and motivated Legal Secretary / Assistant or Paralegal within Residential Conveyancing to join our expanding Legal team within a modern, progressive company. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and career-focused individual to play a key role in the continued growth of the business while developing their own career.

The ideal candidate:

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• The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.
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• Ideally, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing and be confident supporting matters through to completion.
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Your duties:

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• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from file opening through to completion, including purchases, sales, remortgages, probate sales, transfers and redemptions
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• Handle client enquiries, liaise with all parties and provide clear, proactive updates throughout each transaction
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• Prepare and issue contract packs, property reports and supporting legal documentation
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• Raise, review and respond to enquiries accurately and efficiently
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• Manage the receipt and arrangement of funds in accordance with firm procedures
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• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions
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• Prepare SDLT submissions and carry out post-completion matters
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• Support leasehold and new build transactions where required
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• Use Leap Legal Software where appropriate; previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential
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Offering a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications and encourage ongoing professional development and career progression throughout the business.

Benefits:

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• Additional leave
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• Bereavement leave
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• Company events
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• Free or subsidised travel
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• Company pension
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• Vitality health insurance
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• Free on-site parking
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Schedule:

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• This is a full-time, office-based role in Swindon, with working hours of 09:00 to 17:30
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Please send your cv today, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a supportive and well- established Law firm.