The team
Shoosmiths
Conveyancing Team
offers a highly professional conveyancing service designed to make the process of buying or selling property as efficient and stress-free for their clients. Shoosmiths remains the largest firm of conveyancing solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The conveyancing service provided by our Private Client Practice maintains the same high standards corporate clients have come to expect of Shoosmiths and is consistently commended in national consumer service awards.
The role
We are looking for an Assistant Paralegal who will assist in providing a quality and comprehensive conveyancing service with a customer service focus. We do not require the successful candidate to have a law degree.
Skills and qualifications
Essential knowledge & skills: Excellent customer service expertise Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. IT literate including sound knowledge of Word, Excel and the internet. Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient. Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance. Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative. Friendly and helpful approach. Desirable knowledge and skills: Prior experience within a law firm, financial services/mortgage provider, estate agency or other property-related organisation. Basic knowledge of the conveyancing life-cycle (including post-completion). Legal qualification such as LLB, CILEX or CLC.
Equal opportunities
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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