Paralegal

Paralegal Birmingham, England

Green and Olive Solicitors
Full Time Birmingham, England 19000 - 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Green & Olive Solicitors are currently looking to recruit driven and enthusiastic Paralegals to further expand their Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution and Family departments.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive environment with a well-established, CQS and Lexcel accredited law firm.

The firm is very committed to training and development of all staff to gain additional qualifications and further their careers.

Some of the key duties will be as follows:

Commercial Property

  • File creation and client care correspondence;
  • obtaining title documents;
  • submitting searches;
  • preparing Stamp Duty forms;
  • preparing completion statements and invoices;
  • preparing all necessary accounts forms and understanding client ledgers;
  • preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions;
  • producing first drafts of contracts, transfer deeds and leases (with fee earner guidance);
  • producing replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries;
  • dealing with pre‐completion requisitions;
  • making and receiving telephone calls, and dealing with basic telephone enquiries;
  • administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, door answering and letter writing;

Family & Dispue Resolution

  • Advising a mixed client base;
  • file creation and client care correspondence;
  • negotiate settlements;
  • drafting court proceedings, witness statements and affidavits and assisting with the preparation of trial bundles;
  • assisting with the preparation of cases for hearings;
  • building and maintaining effective client relationships;
  • ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
  • deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications;
  • Ensuring that client matter files are kept up to date with correspondence and documents;
  • Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications;
  • Ensuring that client matter files are kept up to date with correspondence and documents

The right candidates will have:

  • Experience working as a paralegal
  • Excellent client care skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and client facing skills
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to speak to people on the phone.
  • Commercial awareness
  • Be able to prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and keep calm under pressure
  • The ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
  • Adaptable and accommodating;

If you think this role is for you, please apply online.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TN/PARA/004

Paralegal
Green and Olive Solicitors

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