With offices throughout Gloucestershire, Worcester, Bath and now London, Montpellier legal is a fast growing, successful, modern law firm. We are friendly and supportive with a strong sense of unity and team spirit.
We offer market leading salaries and pride ourselves on our training-focused approach that encourages all staff to reach their full potential. Dedicated to creating a positive working culture for our staff, we offer an excellent office environment and plenty of staff social events, even including all expenses paid trips abroad!
With a specialism in residential conveyancing, we provide an excellent and efficient service across a broad range of transactions, including luxury homes and central London apartments. A forward-thinking conveyancing firm, we are dedicated to using market leading technology to help us provide exceptional customer service for our clients.
About the Role:
This role provides a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Paralegal to join a thriving Company at our Bath Office with fantastic long-term career prospects. The successful candidate will manage their own sale and purchase caseload under the direction of an experienced lawyer and with the support of an administrative team and market leading case management systems.
You will assist the supervising lawyer in the management and progression of all sale and purchase files within your team, including but not limited to:
- Reviewing Contract Packs and raising appropriate legal enquiries
- Preparing and delivering advice to clients on all aspects of the transaction and the Contract Pack
- Drafting and approving legal documents under the supervision of a Lawyer
- Preparing and reviewing accounts paperwork
- Preparing and advising on Stamp Duty Land Transaction Returns
- Conducting Exchange of Contracts
- Overseeing Completions
- Supervising and mentoring Conveyancing Assistants
- Proactively updating clients and referrers throughout the matter lifecycle
- Ensuring all files comply with Company policies and regulatory framework
- Conducting client meetings when required and replying to email and telephone enquiries in a timely manner
About You:
- You will have already gained at least 1+ year of experience working in a residential conveyancing department and be confident in dealing with sale and purchase transactions for freehold property.
- Experience in dealing with leasehold and newbuild property is ideal but not essential.
- You must be self-motivated and have the ability to efficiently organise both yourself and others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude is key to our culture and business model.
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages is essential.
- Ideally you will own a car and have a full valid UK driving licence.
Added Extras and Benefits:
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension
- Company Events
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Parking and Travel
- Modern Offices
- Additional Time off to Celebrate Your Birthday
- Monthly Pizza Fridays
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person
