8 Paralegal jobs

Hours of Work: 9.00 am - 5.15 pm. Monday - Friday (36.25 hrs per week) Salary : Depends on Experience We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal to join our team.   The role will be a fee earning position and will involve undertaking routine Private Client work.  Chattertons have just achieved “Ones to Watch” status following our first ever staff survey with the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work, which means we have good levels of employee engagement and we are looking to increase engagement over the next year so we can improve our ranking even further. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law, have a real passion for Private Client work and a good level of knowledge and /or experience in this area. Strong research skills are essential. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Preparation of Wills; Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney to include registration of EPAs and LPAs; File opening administration; Estate Administration including visiting properties; Trust Administration; Dealing with initial enquiries; File Closures. In addition, you will work with the Company’s Marketing Team to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the Company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide an ongoing service to existing clients. To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business. Develop and enhance the Private Client Departments, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.   

This position is ideal for someone who is looking for a challenging position. This position will lead to a training contract for the right candidate. You will work closely with the Director responsible for the Family and Civil Departments. Ideal applicants will be ambitious, have a good work ethos and keen to learn.  

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week) We now have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy Specialist New Build Estates Department. The vacancy is at our Newark office.  A good understanding of the conveyancing process is essential but training in Plot Sales will be provided.   You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual with experience in a broad range of matters including:- Handling a caseload Producing standard contract documentation Dealing with enquiries. Exchange, completion and post-completion work (including Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry registrations) File closures Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Providing outstanding levels of service to developer clients. Liaising with and supporting other members of the team. Meeting financial targets and agreed objectives. Working accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Specialist New Build Estates Department’s procedures, quality and risk management procedures. Communicating with clients at all levels from the Group Sales Director to site sales staff. Maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing developer clients. Promoting the firm and developing new business. Adept at being able to work under pressure. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures.  

We are delighted to announce we have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Legal Executive or Solicitor to provide cover at all offices to the Residential Conveyancing Team for holiday and sickness cover. The role will involve undertaking routine residential and other conveyancing work and providing covering for existing fee earners in the team when on holiday. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Picking up a caseload of residential conveyancing and to provide backup for builders conveyancing work when necessary; Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations; Undertaking necessary searches; Client, Estate Agent and Builder liaison; Production of standard contract documentation; Dealing with enquiries; Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations) File Closures; Cover may be required for some Commercial Property Transactions on an ad-hoc basis also. In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide an ongoing service to existing clients and generate new work where possible. Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equal Opportunities Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

Roythornes is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We have ambitious plans for growth, but to realise them we need the right people. Since its beginnings in Lincolnshire over 80 years ago, Roythornes has developed beyond its historic East Midlands heartland. We act for clients across the country and sit comfortably among the UK’s top 150 law firms. Our people work out of four offices: Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Alconbury. We take an active, hands-on and long-term approach, getting to know our clients and their businesses over many years. This means we can anticipate and deal with complex and challenging issues that really matter - not just to the success of the businesses themselves but to the wellbeing of the families that depend on them. Many of our 26 partners trained with us; this has been one of the keys to our success and we aim to continue to grow organically, while bringing in additional expertise where needed to meet our strategic goals. As you would expect, we are looking for people with proven intellectual ability, a commercial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and, most of all, the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries and the chance to grow with us. Key Responsibilities We are looking for true team players who can assist with both fee-earning and administrative tasks, to maximise the operational efficiency of the team whilst delivering high standards of legal work and client care. Fee earning tasks will include … producing legal documentation, as required drafting basic deeds, documents, letters and financial statements researching and preparing appropriate searches preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and SDLT returns engaging in legal research as appropriate basic correspondence and telephone calls on client matters appreciation of legal procedures Administrative tasks will include:- dealing with general routines and providing support to the team, as required managing incoming and outgoing telephone calls, e-mails and facsimile transmissions, as required transcribing digital dictation maintaining client relationship management data and property records monitoring compliance and Lexcel requirements being involved in the efficient management of client/matter files and assisting with good financial management, as and when appropriate greeting clients and arranging meetings, as required Key Skills and Experience We are looking for a dynamic paralegal who ideally has experience of working within a private practice, preferably with conveyancing experience. You should be confident in addressing clients in a professional capacity. To be considered for this position, you should: be a paralegal looking to take the next step in your development have an appreciation of legal procedures possess good IT and keyboard skills have excellent written and verbal communication skills have an ability to organise and prioritise workload, especially under pressure be accurate with good attention detail provide evidence of good customer facing skills provide evidence of an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude have an ability to work alone using initiative, as well as being part of a team

Salary : £18,000 – £22,000 depending on experience. Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week). We are delighted to announce, that we are looking to recruit a confident, proactive and ambitious Commercial Property Paralegal to join our team at our Horncastle Office. The vacancy has arisen as a result of an internal promotion.  The successful candidate will work with and provide support to two highly experienced Commercial Property Partners within our Horncastle Office.  This is an exciting opportunity and there are genuine opportunities to grow with Chattertons for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law or equivalent professional work experience as training will be given, and have a real passion for commercial property work. The successful candidate should have the ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines. They will be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction.  You will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Client liaison and assisting with enquires; Leasehold and freehold acquisitions and disposals; Drafting and approving leases; Due diligence (enquiries and title investigation); Undertaking necessary searches;  Agent liaison; Utility company easements and transfers; Auction packs; Exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations); Ensuring that balances are clear and files are closed at the end of the matter. In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities:   To provide an ongoing service to existing clients; To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business; Develop and enhance the Commercial Property Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business; To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives; To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.

Temporary Experienced Family Legal Secretary Required We require an experienced family secretary to join us on a temporary basis working three days per week. The position would be based at our Romford office assisting the head of the Family department. The practice has been established for over 60 years but progressive. Based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row our fee earners are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients. Our matrimonial department is well known for it’s expertise, advocacy and our service to our clients. The Candidate Experience in Family Law Excellent administration and organisational skills; Friendly and approachable Dealing with correspondance Typing legal documents Liaising with clients face to face, on the telephone and via email Must have fast and accurate audio and copy-typing skills   The Role This is a temporary position to assist and support the Head of Family department. Must have sound Family Legal Secretarial Experience, preferably within a small practice - where being hands-on and working as part of a team are key Working as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team   Start Date:     ASAP Salary :           £12-£15 per hour  

We are currently seeking an Junior Paralegal for our Northampton residential conveyancing department. The Firm are ideally interested in  hearing from applicants who have experience of working within a busy department, meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectation. However,  the Firm will consider applications who have no experience but are looking to carve out a career in a highly accredited Law Firm. The position is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate. Training will be provided. Responsibilities To work using the Office Management System To work in accordance with task list and diary reminders Ensuring work is produced in accordance with allocated time constraints. Support Team as required Job Type - Full Time Benefits - 25 days basic holiday allowance Salary - To be confirmed on application Apply to - Emma McNally Telephone - 01604 828282 Email: emma.mcnally@franklins-sols.co.uk