Paralegal - #1737445

Our residential conveyancing team are on hand to guide clients through the conveyancing process from start to finish for a wide variety of properties including freehold, leasehold, new build, listed, flats and houses. Their ability to identify and advise on any pitfalls teamed with their understanding of the impact moving home can have on families ensures they deliver an excellent all-round client experience. We now have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our residential conveyancing in London.

Is This Your Next Career Move?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge by assisting with a vast array of residential conveyancing transactions. You'll be guided by a qualified lawyer and will assist fee earners at all levels with tasks such as opening files, dealing with search applications, land registry applications and HMRC returns, updating estate agents, dealing with mortgage lenders and more. Your role will be of paramount importance as you progress and follow up on time critical exchanges and/or completions.

VWV places a huge emphasis on the progression and development of its employees, and you will be fully supported to settle into the role whilst also being given the opportunity over time to become more autonomous and challenge yourself with additional responsibilities to further your career development.

Where Will I Be Working?

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun, and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture.

Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our London office for the majority of the week with flexibility where needed. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.

Why Choose Us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?

You'll have some form of legal academics, be that a law degree, LPC or SQE, or you might be pursuing study for CILEX qualification alongside full time work.

You'll ideally have upwards of 6 months experience in a similar role and familiarity with the residential conveyancing process.

This a busy role where deadlines must be met to ensure processes run smoothly so you'll be organised, confident in balancing day to day work with deadlines and effective in case and transaction management. You will be confident in the use of Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems

Long term client relationships are key to the team so you will be an effective communicator with the ability to convey information concisely and accurately to clients and third parties in a polite, calm and professional manner to build trusted working relationships.

Your strong communication skills and team ethos will also carry over into your interactions with your colleagues, we work collaboratively, support one another and rely on everyone working towards a shared goal.

How To Apply

All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" and be sure to include a cover letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note VWV never require the services of recruitment agencies for paralegal recruitment preferring our own methods of successful direct sourcing. Please be aware that any unsolicited named CVs emailed to VWV Partners or members of the VWV Talent Acquisition Team for this vacancy will be considered as a gift.