Commercial Property Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Our client is a well-established and well-reputed law firm based in Chesham. They are currently recruiting for an experienced paralegal to join their Commercial Property team. Your role will be to effectively manage a caseload of matters ensuring a high standard of client care is maintained at all times and fee targets are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

· To advise and assist clients in relation to their matters ensuring a high level of client service is maintained and that the client’s aims are met (subject to professional and regulatory requirements)

· To manage all aspects of the client relationship from engagement to billing and chasing payment

· To ensure compliance with all file management processes (including those relating to file audits)

· To raise brand awareness and assist in undertaking business development/marketing activities

· Prepare document bundles for fee earners as required

· Attend clients both in person and on the telephone

· To manage client/matter files

· To comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.

· Undertaking any other duties as required

Technical Competencies

· Ability to deal with straightforward transactions including occasional unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems

· Acceptable standard achieved routinely

· Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction

· Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately

· Uses experience to check information provided

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and progressive team. If you are a team player with a strong client focus you could be just what we are looking for!