The Company:
Our client is an award-winning, full service, commercial law firm and they are rapidly developing a national reputation for its innovative approach to delivering legal services. They operate in the financial services, leisure, retail & consumer goods, technology & media, renewables, housing and public sectors. Their specialisms are real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation.
The Job:
On behalf of our client we are seeking a Temporary Senior Paralegal in Conveyancing / Conveyancer in Bristol
- Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters
- Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties.
- Managing key dates.
- Ensuring the case management system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced.
- Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management.
- Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
- Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
- Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
- Regularly updating clients on case progress and ensuring prompt billing.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and data protection regulations.
The Person:
For this role, our client is looking for someone who has previous Conveyancing experience
- Previous experience of title checking freehold, leasehold and shared ownership properties.
- Previous experience drafting and providing detailed advice and proposed solutions to clients.
- Demonstrates a natural empathy/affinity with clients and a good telephone manner
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Excellent spelling and grammar.
- Demonstrates proactivity and attention to detail.
The Hours:
Monday to Friday 35 hours per week between 8.30am and 6.30pm
The Location:
Bristol, BS1, no car parking (hybrid working available, 3 days in the office)
The Salary:
£145 per day
The Contract:
3 months with a chance of extending