Residential Conveyancing Paralegal – Kingswood

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal to join our expanding Residential Conveyancing team based in Kingswood.

You will have the opportunity to work closely alongside the team with their busy caseloads in a well-supported environment.

The team consists of one Lawyer, one Senior Paralegal, one Senior Legal Secretary and one Administration Assistant.

The role

As a Paralegal, you will provide cost-effective fee-earning, secretarial and administrative support to the department, including:

• Providing estimates for residential conveyancing by telephone, email, post and in person as required.
• Undertaking certain elements of fee-earning work under supervision.
• Interviewing clients, receiving and taking instructions, and keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and advice given.
• Drafting contract documentation, obtaining documents from the Land Registry and collating documents to include in the contract pack.
• Drafting reports on title, mortgage offers and search results.
• Carrying out the various searches required as part of a normal property transaction, as directed by the fee earner.
• Raising any necessary enquiries in line with CQS guidelines.
• Preparation and submission of Stamp Duty Land Transaction/Welsh LTT returns.
• Reporting to clients and mortgage lenders with completed registration documentation and deeds, as required.
• Dealing with routine client enquiries and communications, and requests for updates from clients, estate agents, other lawyers and mortgage lenders/brokers.
• Assisting with research.
• Checking incoming post and draft documents.
• Maintenance of file format and content in accordance with the Office Manual.
• Assisting with reception duties when required.
• Updating contact details when required.
• Assisting with file audits.
• Ensuring that emails/letters prepared for the lawyers are checked and sent.
• Managing diaries and organising meetings.

You will also be required to assist with accounts procedures such as:

• Assisting in the preparation of bills and completion of statements.
• Obtaining payment on account from clients.
• Requesting cheques and obtaining a Partner’s signature for cheques.
• Assisting with telegraphic transfers as required.
• Requesting the transfer of money between the client and office accounts.
• Chasing money due when required.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your manager.

Full training will be given so that you are confident with our systems.

About us

Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.

We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.

At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.

We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.

The ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have previous Paralegal experience, ideally in a Residential or New Build Property team, and have experience working with clients in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.
• Have a Paralegal Practice Qualification, be a Trainee CILEx* or have a Law degree.
• Be computer literate.

*If you are not currently working towards this, you must be prepared to simultaneously commence this.

Location and working hours

• Full-time (office hours are 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday).
• Part-time may be considered.
• The role is based at our Kingswood office, but with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation.

Belonging at Barcan and Kirby

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.

If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing recruitment@barcankirby.co.uk.

Closing date for applications

Applications for this role close at 9am on Thursday 21^st May, with interviews on Friday 5^th and Monday 8^th  June.

How to apply

Ready to apply for this role? Send us your CV and cover letter using the form below. Got a question? Email our recruitment team.