Paralegal

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Leatherhead
• Salary Guide: £26,000 – £30,000 (Depending on Experience)

Join our Residential Property team and contribute to providing outstanding client service through expert, clear advice and assistance. We are looking for a Paralegal who is proactive, client-focused, and thrives in a supportive and engaging work environment.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide direct support to fee earners to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation.
• Manage filing systems and handle the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
• Prepare and dispatch mail and enclosures via post, email, or fax.
• If applicable, make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings, provide refreshments, and ensure spaces are tidy and ready for use.
• Attend to clients and agents in person and on the telephone in a professional and friendly manner.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with post-exchange and pre-completion formalities.
• Undertake online form filling requirements, including SDLT forms, and submit Land Registry forms.
• Obtain information from local authorities and other organisations, and deal with registration and all post-completion formalities.
• Demonstrate involvement in marketing and other non-core activities to promote the department.
• Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information.
• Operate the firm’s Case Management System and maintain high standards of document presentation.
• Consider improvements to the administrative efficiency of the department and undertake any specific training as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Legal background with some property experience.
• Good IT skills in relevant packages.
• High accuracy levels and a positive attitude.
• Professional communication skills with clients, agents, and others involved in the conveyancing process.
• Good customer care, responsiveness, and attention to client service.
• Initiative and willingness to take on responsibility.
• Ability to work to deadlines, cope under pressure, and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Demonstrates a pro-active approach to work and clients.
• Commitment to the firm and a genuine interest in legal work.
• Alignment with the firm's values.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and financial benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Work Life Enrichment options for a balanced lifestyle.
• Learning and Development opportunities tailored to help you grow professionally.

To apply for this Paralegal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts at reed, your local legal specialist recruiter.