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Vacancy: Residential Paralegal - Preston

Term: Permanent

Job title: Residential Paralegal

Working hours: Full-time

Location: Preston

Salary range: Competitive with Bonus Scheme

As one of the area’s longest established firms of Solicitors, BSG are privileged to act for a diverse and longstanding client base often dealing with many generations of families.

We have a very low staff turnover due to our relaxed, flexible and friendly working environment with excellent career progression opportunities. 

Our Property team are now looking to recruit a paralegal with proven residential experience of not less than 1 year to join the team.  The ideal candidate would also have commercial property experience but it is not essential. 

Key responsibilities

  • Support the team with a broad ranging Conveyancing caseload.

  • Communicate effectively with clients, third parties and team members

  • Liaise with agents and introducers as to progress of transactions.

  • Keep clients updated on their conveyancing transaction, prepare documents and deal with post-exchange and completion matters.

  • This role will also provide you with the opportunity to manage your own caseload of conveyancing files.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 years residential experience

  • Knowledge of the procedure and documentation in relation to sales, purchases, mortgages and re-mortgages, flats and leasehold property purchases and buy to lets

  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Good IT skills

  • Effective prioritisation with ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

To apply:

To apply for this position please submit your CV and covering letter to rl@bsglaw.co.uk

No recruitment agencies please.