Job ads - united kingdom, sunderland, tyne and wear

job details:

posted:

october

location:

sunderland, tyne and wear

salary:

gbp23000 - gbp25000 per annum

division:

paralegals

practice area:

residential conveyancing

type:

permanent

experience:

paralegal

ref:

98

sacco mann

job description

overview

sacco mann are working with a leading modern firm with a great culture and ethos in sunderland who are welcoming applications from paralegals with experience in residential conveyancing who are willing to train themselves up to knowledge on buy to let properties to join their property department. this progressive firm are known to offer training contracts to paralegals who have worked hard and proved themselves here.

the firm

my client are a progressive and ambitious law firm with several accreditations since their establishment in 1940. they pride themselves on the highly inclusive and supportive working environment and offer the successful candidate with the opportunity to get involved with the firm's networking and business development initiatives as they continue to expand in the year 2022.

benefits

a generous holiday allowance of 27 days per annum is on offer with this forward thinking firm plus bank holidays. the firm are also well known for offering genuine progression opportunities as they conduct regular appraisals to review and reward your hard work; many partners at the firm have risen from starting out as junior solicitors, proving your career prospects with this firm are totally boundless.

the firm are very friendly and dynamic with a great reputation across the north east region. they regularly host social events and other discounts on your favourite retailers!

the role

- you will largely be working on a mixed caseload involving general residential conveyancing matters including some buy to let properties for the firm's loyal client base

- participating in the firm's wider business development is essential to your success in this role as you will build a rapport with clients, referrers and business partners with a view to encourage new work

- you will be provided with your own fee earning targets both monthly and annually

- your work will focus on helping clients on their buy to let purchases

- undergoing competency training as and when appropriate to encourage your own development

- managing debtors on matters such as obtaining funds on account of costs and disbursements

- you will be closely supported by solicitors on the property team

the ideal candidate

- it is essential that you have upwards of 4 years' worth of experience in residential conveyancing matters and are willing to gain knowledge on buy to let matters

- if you have previous experience in buy to let, then this would place your application at a distinct advantage, but this is not essential

- you will have a strong academic background with the ability to work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines

- you will be personable with strong capabilities in building and maintaining a solid rapport with clients and ideally have developed strong long term relationships with clients previously

- the firm is genuinely a close knit team so someone that really wants to involve themselves in the culture of a firm, and immerse themselves into life at the firm will fit right in this role

how to apply

if you would like to apply for this role then contact chloe smith at sacco mann on or ask to speak to another member of the chartered legal executive and paralegal team. alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. for full terms please see our website.

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