Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with their well-established client, who are seeking a Paralegal to support their Conveyancing and Housing departments.
Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 / negotiable depending on experience
Working Hours: 9am - 5:30pm – In-office / non work from home.
WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:
- Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners.
- Provide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production filing/archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management, and dealing with post.
- Undertake basic legal processes under supervision, such as assisting in processing cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms, and processing monies.
- Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter, and face-to-face.
- Provide excellent client service at all times.
- Learn the firm’s policies and business processes, ensuring compliance, particularly with regard to confidentiality, security data protection, and file retention and destruction requirements.
- Ensure adherence to all affiliations and standards connected to the department.
- General administrative and legal support.
- Keep clients and their representatives updated as to the progress of their matters.
- Obtain and review documents from clients and vendors for accuracy.
- Prepare closing statements for clients as well as other tasks as required.
- Keep accurate records of all client communications and transactions.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Computer literate (i.e., experience with Microsoft Office) with an eye for detail.
- Goal-oriented with an ability to adapt to change quickly.
- Excellent telephone and client-facing skills.
- Ability to work to very tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Excellent organisational and administrative qualities.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.
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