Paralegal

Paralegal - Residential Property - Bedford We are looking for an ambitious Paralegal to join on Residential Property Team at our Bedford office. Responsibilities include: Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents, whether face to face, by telephone or by email. Making detailed attendance notes of all correspondence Opening/closing files including AML checks, keeping files updated with correspondence (electronic and hard copy) and ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, Lexcel and firm procedures. Administrative support (including photocopying and scanning etc) Audio typing Filing and general administration work Preparing quotes to clients and drafting completion statements to be able to check searches and report on searches with supervision, to check mortgage offers and prepare reports with supervision. To be able to carry out basis freehold title check and report to client with supervision Experience of Leasehold transactions To be able to prepare apportionment statements for leasehold properties Raising enquiries and replying to requisitions Carry out searches online Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications Drafting forms such as AP1s and TP1s Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners Occasional reception cover Requirements for this role include: Requirements for this role include: Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant/secretary Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook) Working knowledge of case management software Proficiency in English Excellent administrative and organisational skills Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure Excellent attention to detail Basic understanding of the conveyancing process Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 > 17: days holiday as well as bank holidays Attractive salary dependent on experience. Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region) Comprehensive training and development opportunities This role will be working within a friendly, well established and approachable team. To apply for this position, please email your CV to Lindsay Carter -