Vacancy No. GR28
Overview of the Vacancy
We require an experienced Paralegal to support the Residential Property fee earners in our Guildford office. The successful candidate will have previous experience in residential property matters along with a professional approach to clients, flexibility, good audio typing and IT skills.
Job Description
The Paralegal is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative in providing support to fee earner(s) to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. Their role includes but is not limited to the responsibilities listed below:
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To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
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To administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
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To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
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To arrange for all copying to be done (in person if an office assistant is not available to undertake the task).
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To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up to date diary for the fee earner(s).
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To attend to clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
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To undertake any specific training when asked to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
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To ensure the confidentiality of the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
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To undertake on-line form filling requirements
Qualifications
Within TWM, there are three recognised routes in terms of qualifying as a Paralegal as follows:
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Institute of Paralegals qualifying route: You will be an Associate and have completed Level 3 of studies which requires a minimum of 1 year’s practical legal experience (which TWM required to be is in the specialist area of law in which you are practising. (In total this route will require 3 years of study to achieve Qualified Paralegal status); or
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CLT Specialist Paralegal Course route: You will be completing your one year course and, at the same time, gaining another year of practical legal experience in the specialist area of law in which you are practising; or
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Graduate route: As a Paralegal TWM requires you to be a law Graduate with some relevant experience within the specialist areas of law in which you are practising.
Essential personal qualities and attributes/ skills, knowledge and abilities
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Previous experience within a legal residential property department
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Good IT skills in relevant packages and good speed typing skills
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Keeps up with fee earner’s work production
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Very good accuracy levels
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Demonstrates a pro-active approach to work with a positive attitude.
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Communicates professionally with clients, agents and others involved in the conveyancing process, both on the telephone and personally
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Demonstrates a good level of attention to client service, being able to interact competently with both internal and external clients.
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Demonstrates ability and willingness to:
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work to deadlines
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to cope under occasional pressure
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prioritise work-loads effectively
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work as part of a team
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Demonstrates clear commitment to the Firm and a genuine interest in legal work
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Demonstrates a high level of courtesy and respect in dealing with all colleagues including clients and contacts
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Demonstrates a preparedness to take on other tasks as required by fee earner(s)
Desirable skills, knowledge and abilities
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Prior knowledge of Evolution or other case management systems
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Knowledge of law / legal practice
If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@twmsolicitors.com.
No Agencies Please
TWM Solicitors (www.twmsolicitors.com) is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
