Up to £30k | On Site | Taunton
About the firm
This four office regional law firm is wholly dedicated to offering first-class solutions to their meet their client’s legal needs, by providing high quality and relevant legal advice with exceptional levels of customer service. They are proud to be a bit different to other firms, being genuinely collegiate, approachable and easy to communicate with, avoiding jargon, and always being upfront about their costs and charges with clients. The partners are proud of their transparent approach and ensure that information is shared across the whole firm so that successes is celebrated together.
About the role
The Residential Property practice is one of the firm’s strengths, with quality clients seeking a premium service from a regionally based team. Working alongside other fee earners and consultants in the Residential Property team, you will:
- undertaking searches
- opening and closing files
- making Land Registry applications
- dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
- engaging in regular communication with clients and third parties
- providing administrative support to the team when needed, which may include photocopying, scanning and filing
The firm uses the Leap case management system and has adopted high standards of technology to create an more efficient working environment.
About You
You will have already gained some experience as a Paralegal in a Residential or Commercial Property team within private practice and be keen to develop your career within law. In this fast-paced environment, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to listen and follow instructions accurately, using your initiative, meeting deadlines and regularly reviewing your priorities to ensure agreed timescales are met. You will have excellent communication skills in all formats and be comfortable speaking with clients on the phone with little preparation. Over time, you will build your skills and knowledge to work with increased independence, actively supporting the team and other fee earners and ensuring high quality client work is completed at the right level.
This firm is very keen to listen about where you want to take your career and how you would like to progress, appreciating that different people have different ambitions and aspirations. As such, you can expect open and honest conversations about how you can be supported to progress in a way which works for you, including formal training routes and access to qualifications.
Benefits
- Room to grow your legal finance career
- Christmas close down
- Pension starts at 3% employer contribution
- Parking – free street parking
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at cferguson@cathedralappointments.co.uk or call me on 01392 712003