Paralegal / Legal Executive

What sort of work?Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal/Legal Executive to join our Residential Property team in our Exeter office. In this role you will support the New Homes team acting for buyers of new build properties. This will include:

• Assisting a Senior Associate in managing plot purchases from the point of reservation of the plot to completion of the purchase, to include preparation of Legal Reports from a precedent prepared by a Senior Associate, typing your own correspondence and communicating with the client, developer and other third parties throughout.
• Providing efficient and effective support, aiming to meet all targets in respect of exchange and completion deadlines.
• Attending meetings with clients where necessary and updating clients and third parties on all active matters whenever required.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues across the Firm, as required.
• Maintaining time recording on client matters on a daily basis in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Managing files diligently and reviewing each regularly.
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and/or information.
Why this team?The Residential Property Team are the leading property team in the South West and the New Homes Team are recommended by many large developers to their buyers. The team are renowned for offering the very best client service, with many clients returning to the team for subsequent property purchases, they set themselves apart by offering a personal approach to help clients at every stage of the conveyancing process. The team are always on hand to give our clients practical advice and aim to ensure that the process is as stress free as possible; we put our clients needs at the heart of what we do. How do we work? We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance. As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talking about flexible working and empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.


• Previous experience of working within residential conveyancing
• Experience of using a case management system.
• The ability to run own files with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working in a process driven environment and working to deadlines, providing excellent client service to both external and internal clients.
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrable examples of multi-tasking and an ability to juggle competing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft Office.
Other skills required include:
• Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communication at all levels (written and verbal).
• A commercial, pro-active 'can do' and professional approach to work.
• Must be flexible, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way - a team player.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion.
• Must be self-motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Self-confidence, initiative, and innovative thinking.
  
  Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.
We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people's potential and aspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed. We believe that whatever your legal experience, you'll find Michelmores different. From day one, we encourage our Paralegals to feel truly part of the team they support and the wider Firm. Our people are approachable and collaborative. Central to our culture is our friendly and flexible environment, which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally. We really care about what we stand for and want to move forward, together., Michelmores is the law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We always strive to be different, to behave differently, to be more open, more human. We do exceptional work, for forward-thinking clients. At Michelmores, we've always believed that potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured. We work hard to create and sustain an open and collaborative environment. We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our people's diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments to move forward together. We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success.