Job Title: Property Paralegal / Legal assistant Department: Buy To Let Salary: £24K - £27K DOE + Bonus. Hours: Full Time, 9-5, Location: Cardiff, Bristol, Hybrid. Job Reference: CWS459OverviewWell established specialist firm in Cardiff is looking to take on a Legal assistant/ Paralegal as a result of recent promotions and increase workload. You will be surrounded by a team of highly experienced property solicitors and will be in the perfect environment to learn and develop.Simpson Judge have a long standing relationship with this firm, and have placed several candidates here over the past 12 months. The last paralegal is now part way through their training contract. We can confidently say that this is an excellent place to work, they value work life balance, and they will provide the support to help you progress in your career. YOUR DAY TO DAY* Assist in handling various residential property & Buy to let transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, purchase contracts, lease agreements, and mortgage documents from initiation to completion. * Provide Paralegal support to the Solicitors and Fee Earners dealing with Residential Property and Buy to let Conveyancing matters.* Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing essential legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage agreements, lease agreements, and purchase contracts.* Conducting searches, including title searches, local authority searches, and environmental assessments, to identify potential issues affecting transactions.* Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth communication and progression of transactions.* Ensuring all activities adhere to legal and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate and organised records throughout the conveyancing process.* Keeping clients up to date throughout the process. * Managing post-completion activities such as filing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and registering properties with the Land Registry.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* At least 2 years experience working in a law firm, ideally within Conveyancing. * Team player, motivated and self sufficient* Experience ordering searches.* Clear written and spoken communication. * Genuine interest to work within and develop in Property Law.* Proficient IT skills IN RETURN* 22 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure * All work equipment provided for office and home working* Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week. * Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing.* Free Parking * Training and development opportunities * Employee assistance programme * Team incentives and bonus'* Loads more! For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk
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Simpson Judge Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A well-established specialist firm in Cardiff is seeking a Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant with at least 2 years of experience in a law firm, preferably in Conveyancing.
- The position offers a salary range of £24K - £27K depending on experience, along with bonus opportunities.
- The role involves assisting in various residential property and Buy to Let transactions, including drafting and managing legal documents and conducting necessary searches.
- The firm values work-life balance and provides support for career development, along with benefits such as health insurance, hybrid working, and additional holidays.
- Interested candidates can contact cait.woodrow-smith@simpsonjudge.co.uk for more details.
