Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Poole, Dorset
BROOK STREET

Brook Street are seeking an accomplished Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join our client in Poole at an exciting juncture as we strive to uphold exceptional service standards for their clients.

In this role, you will provide paralegal assistance to our Residential Conveyancing Department, overseeing the entire conveyancing process from initiation to completion and post-completion activities. Your responsibilities will encompass supporting a dynamic team with a diverse caseload, managing client interactions, maintaining relationships with estate agents and other stakeholders, as well as aiding in file management.

If you possess prior experience in legal paralegal or secretarial roles within residential conveyancing, coupled with a proficient understanding of Microsoft Office and excellent typing skills, we invite you to apply. Familiarity with case management is also advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and the Land Registry.
• Open and close files, including ordering necessary searches.
• Conduct AMKL and KYC checks.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents.
• Manage the diary for the Residential Property Solicitor.
• Handle telephone queries from clients and third parties.
• Prepare and oversee exchanges and completions under Solicitor supervision.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Academic qualifications: GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a conveyancing assistant/paralegal in a law firm; ideally, 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to work in compliance with strict requirements, demonstrating initiative.
• Strong team collaboration and individual work capabilities.
• Emphasis on delivering quality customer service.
• Adherence to confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with search providers, HMRC Portal, and the Land Registry is highly desirable.
• Quick adaptability to new systems, especially case management.

Our client take pride in delivering excellent client service and expect staff to embody their core values:

• Professionalism
• Passion for client service
• Passion for your job
• Contributing to a profitable firm

If you resonate with these values and can demonstrate their embodiment, we welcome your application. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, and the opportunity for significant responsibility from day one.