Paralegal

Plot Sales, Southampton

The Role:

We are looking for a talented Paralegal to join our Plot Sales team in Southampton. The role is working in our Property department, that 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 & Responsibilities:

• Pre- Exchange including:

o Preparing contract packs to send out to buyer’s solicitors;

o Dealing with enquiries;

o Maintain a set of precedent replies to enquiries on each development

o Liaise with the Developer Client’s representative at all times to keep them updated

• Exchange of Contracts (under supervision) including:

o Liaising with client with regard to completion dates

o Notifying client when exchange takes place

o Notifying any selling agent that exchange has taken place

o Notifying any lender that exchange has taken place

o Producing completion statements for the buyer and the client

• Completing the matter including:

o Liaising with the Lender as to their completion requirements

o Ensuring the relevant documentation is sent to the client to sign

o Ensuring all relevant documentation is sent to the Buyer confirming the property is ready for completion and documentation for signature

o Confirming completion to the Selling Agent and settling their commission

• File Closure procedures

In return we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of benefits and a first-class working environment within a leading regional law practice.