Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join the Conveyancing team at this progressive 500 legal firm based in Harpenden, Herts.

A minimum of 2 years Conveyancing experience is required, ideally with the same law firm as the successful candidate will have a very stable career history.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 2 years Conveyancing experience
• Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department
• Excellent telephone manner
• Multi-task in a busy environment
• Ability to prioritise
• Confident using case management systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Outstanding organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Positive attitude, can-do attitude
• Effective team player.

The Role:

• Opening and managing files throughout the transaction
• Obtaining title deeds, Land Registry title and plans
• Preparing Contract documentation
• Obtaining searches and replies to property questionnaires
• Checking post and dealing with matters arising
• Progressing a transaction, keeping all parties up to date
• Manage Sale files from start to finish
• Preparing Completion Statements and completing transactions
• Dealing with post completion of files
• Managing key dates
• Manage all updates to lenders including LMS Stars and Lender Exchange Portals
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors etc
• Closing files and managing residual balances promptly
• Ensuring all client details are kept up to date
• Scanning and copying
• Full utilisation of the Case Management Systems
• Using Land Registry Portal, SDLT, Word, Outlook and other computer packages as appropriate
• Provide support to other fee earner’s within the department as and when required

 Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.15 pm 

Salary: £27,000 pa to £30,000 pa + a range of benefits to include pension, childcare vouchers, life assurance, private health insurance, length of service awards, extra days holiday on your Birthday and more!

Interested?  Please call Anne Marie asap on 01727 864777 or email CV to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk