Job Description

Overview

Our client is an award-winning, full service, commercial law firm. They are rapidly developing a national reputation for delivering innovative legal services. They operate in the financial services, leisure, retail & consumer goods, technology & media, renewables, housing and public sectors. Specialisms include real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation.

The Job

On behalf of our client we are seeking a Contract / Temporary Conveyancer / Conveyancing Paralegal. In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for your own caseload of conveyancing files, end to end from file opening to completion, referring all legal aspects to the Team Manager when necessary.
• Ensure that telephone calls are dealt with in a professional manner, with full telephone notes taken and escalation of any complex queries.
• Regularly update clients and asset managers as to progress of matters.
• Accompany management team on client visits and contribute to meetings and training with knowledge and confidence.
• Problem solving with the facts of the case and be confident to discuss actions with senior members of the wider team.
• Keep up to date with changes in current regulations, policies and procedures and technical aspects of the conveyancing process, sharing with colleagues in the sales teams where appropriate.

The Person

For this role, our client is looking for someone who has previous conveyancing experience / conveyancing Paralegal experience.

• Previous conveyancing experience is essential for this role, gained in a paralegal role.
• Previous experience of title checking freehold, leasehold and shared ownership properties.
• Previous experience drafting and providing detailed advice and proposed solutions to clients.
• Demonstrates natural empathy/affinity with clients and a good telephone manner with clear diction.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrates proactivity and attention to detail.

The Hours

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

The Location

Manchester, M3.

The Salary

£18.50 per hour.