Job Description

Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Littlehampton, West Sussex

Office based – Full time but part time would be considered

Salary is based on experience

This well-established and reputable firm based in Littlehampton are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their busy team.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding with Residential Property matters and are keen to progress with their legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with residential property matters to include freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange.
• Prepare correspondence and documents to include audio typing using digital dictation.
• PA duties including diary management.
• As appropriate, running a small caseload of matters independently.
• Working directly with clients and partners to ensure a seamless service.
• Assisting with post exchange aspects of purchase and sale transactions and seeing them through to completion.
• Assisting with all aspects of post completion matters including title registration and SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) returns.

Skills and Experience

• The candidate should have an understanding in assisting/handling residential conveyancing matters with at least 1-2 years + experience of working in a property department in a law firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with some previous experience of drafting and effective management of client expectations.
• Capable of taking direction from senior members of the team and implementing appropriately.
• Willingness to get involved and act as a team player on client matters and provide general departmental support.
• Advanced IT skills using a case management system with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Great speed typing skills.
• Excellent file management skills and able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable; capable of meeting financial targets.
• A personable and confident manner.
• An organised and accurate approach to work, with effective prioritising skills.