SALARY DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE

Our well established client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy Real Estate Team handling all matters of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Some previous experience of conveyancing and property work is required. It is intended that specialist training will be given to the successful candidate who will want to learn and develop their knowledge within the Utilities sector and so providing the opportunity for a substantive career in this unique practice area.
· Able to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines is an essential skill.
· 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 other fee-earners as appropriate.
· Confident Excel skills sufficient to enable the reviewing of relevant matters and preparation of completion statements and assisting with preparation of billing and reports for clients.
· Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and Axxia/iManage and Aderant (training will be given).
· Attention to detail.
· Understanding the strategy and vision of the firm.
· Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
· Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

· To operate as an effective member of the Real Estate Brighton team, assisting with all aspects of commercial property work in relation to our Utilities clients, as well as any related property work generated by the team. Whilst not an exhaustive list, the work might include drafting, negotiating and completing deeds of easements, licences, sub-station leases and transfers, title reviews and dealing with land registry and other title consents.
· To be responsible under supervision for own caseload to include achievement of personal fee targets.
· Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Leader, including achievement of Matter Related (chargeable) hours and fees.