Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Southampton, England, United Kingdom at Paris Smith LLP
Title: Paralegal
Company: Paris Smith LLP
Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom
We are looking for a talented paralegal to join our Plot Sales team in Southampton. The Property department is recognised as an “outstanding property team” and a leader in the south of England. Our Property lawyers have a well-earned reputation for providing sound and pragmatic legal advice across all property matters.
The Candidate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good organisation skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and to manage own high-volume caseload
Good attention to detail
Excellent IT and keyboard skills
The ability to work well, sometimes under pressure, to tight deadlines
Good teamwork skills
Previous residential conveyancing or plot sales experience is desirable
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-exchange including:
Preparing contract packs to send out to buyer’s solicitors
Dealing with enquiries
Maintain a set of precedent replies to enquiries on each development
Liaise with the developer client’s representative at all times to keep them updated
Exchange of contracts (under supervision) including:
Liaising with client with regard to completion dates
Notifying client when exchange takes place
Notifying any selling agent that exchange has taken place
Notifying any lender that exchange has taken place
Producing completion statements for the buyer and the client
Completing the matter including:
Liaising with the lender as to their completion requirements
Ensuring the relevant documentation is sent to the client to sign
Ensuring all relevant documentation is sent to the Buyer confirming the property is ready for completion and documentation for signature
Confirming completion to the selling agent and settling their commission
File closure procedures
