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Plot Sales Paralegal

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
    Real Estate & Property
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You should have 3+ years in residential conveyancing, strong IT skills, experience with case management systems, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while providing excellent client service.
  • You will manage your own caseload for plot sales, liaise with buyers and developers, progress files to exchange, handle inquiries, oversee documentation, and manage post-completion tasks.

Requirements

  • Ideally you will have plot sales, residential or conveyancing experience and have a keen interest in this work.
  • What type of practice you gained that experience in is not important, what is key is that you possess demonstrable experience of dealing with conveyancing issues, have excellent communication skills, a positive outlook and the desire to offer outstanding client service.
  • You'll also be able to prioritise your work in order to meet key deadlines, have strong IT skills and have experience of using case management systems.
  • To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:
  • At least 3 years' experience of dealing with the residential conveyancing.
  • Experience of dealing with conveyancing issues.
  • Demonstrable experience of working to tight deadlines.
  • Strong IT skills and experience of case management systems.

Responsibilities

  • In this busy team you'll be responsible for managing your own caseload, primarily handling files for plot sales.
  • Dealing with all aspects of the plot sales process, including liaising with Buyers' conveyancers and developer clients with a view to progressing the file to exchange, replying to enquiries, exchange, completion, administrating all documentation which may be required and post completion formalities.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Plot Sales Paralegal in the Residential Housebuilding team?

The main responsibility is to manage your own caseload, primarily handling files for plot sales, which includes liaising with buyers' conveyancers and developer clients to progress files to exchange, responding to enquiries, and managing all relevant documentation throughout the process.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 3 years' experience dealing with residential conveyancing, experience with conveyancing issues, demonstrable experience of working to tight deadlines, and strong IT skills along with experience of case management systems are required.

Is prior experience in plot sales specifically necessary?

While prior experience in plot sales is ideal, what is most important is demonstrable experience in dealing with various conveyancing issues.

What kind of culture does the firm promote?

The firm promotes an open culture that emphasizes a human feel, focusing on work-life balance and wellbeing, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Are there any specific diversity and inclusion initiatives in place?

Yes, the firm has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group that works with various colleague networks to support different social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Will accommodations be made for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process?

Yes, the firm is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and will make adjustments as needed for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.

How does the firm support employee health and wellbeing?

The firm has various resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, and they are open to discussing flexible working options.

What opportunities for growth are available in this position?

Joining the growing and busy Residential Housebuilding team presents opportunities to work on exciting residential developments and to further develop skills and experience in a supportive environment.

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Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm, providing high-quality legal experience and outstanding personal service to a wide range of regional, national and international clients from key locations across the United Kingdom and United States. Our UK offices are based in Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth and Southampton. We advance and protect our clients’ interests from both sides of the Atlantic, with hands-on, switched-on legal advice, outstanding personal service and exceptional value. We particularly focus on twelve key sectors: Energy and Natural Resources, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Public, Government Services and Third Sector; Real Estate, Retail and Hospitality, Transport; Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals, Technology and Private Wealth. Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is a separate legal entity of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, operating as an independent law firm.