Paralegal

DMH Stallard

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2d11838d3fe64fe2adb6695847ea8806

We are looking for a Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or Paralegal required to undertake a wide variety of residential property matters.

To operate as an effective member of the RE Guildford team, working on a variety of residential property transactions to include acquisitions and disposals, as well as plot sales.

The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.

Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.

To participate and contribute to the Real Estate group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate.

Attend relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date.

Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to commercial property.

Responsible for dealing with a wide range of non contentious residential property work as detailed above.

To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements.

Maintaining accurate data on case manager and the Firm's financial management systems.

To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met.

Scope all matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget.

To be responsible for the delivery of the service to the client, ensuring that the highest standards of client care are maintained so that clients use DMHS again and recommend the firm to others.

To assist with marketing and business development initiatives such as writing for e-newsletters, attending seminars and attending other business development activities.

Previous residential property experience.

Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client.

Able to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.

Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.

Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.

Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

DMH Stallard is an award winning South East law, Legal 100 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks. DMH Stallard has grown rapidly since it was established in 1970, and has a headcount of approx 380. Our firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success.

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Private medical insurance, 25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.