Tees are a Legal 500 - Top tier Firm 2024, with 400+ employees across six offices. We provide expert legal services, and independent financial advice. We work for individuals and businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools and multi-academy trusts, national corporations, and institutions. We were founded in 1913 and have grown from a traditional family firm with strong roots. Tees vision is to be the firm of choice for exceptional service. We pride ourselves in being easy to talk to - we talk openly, honestly, and with empathy. No matter how complex a situation, we provide straightforward, long-term solutions for a better future. Drawing on our years of experience, we anticipate our client's needs and share our insights. At Tees we want to create a better future for our clients, for you and for your family.

The Department

We are independent conveyancing solicitors. We have years of specialist legal experience enabling our clients to rely on us to make sure every detail is just right. We know buying or selling a house can be stressful, so we work hard to make it as hassle-free as possible.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone who is well versed in Conveyancing matters to join our Chelmsford Residential Property team as a full time Paralegal.

As a Paralegal in this team, you will be working alongside experienced solicitors and using your knowledge to provide an excellent service to our clients as part of a busy and successful environment. This role will offer exposure to a range of client matters and a real opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within this field.

A desire to work in a fast paced and collaborative team will be essential for this position.

As a Residential Property Paralegal at Tees your role would include:

• Assisting experienced lawyers with complex cases.
• With appropriate supervision, providing clients with high quality and proactive legal advice that meets their needs.
• Managing files. Drafting contracts, checking titles, preparing initial reports to clients on initial paperwork and documentation on behalf of solicitors to agreed deadlines.
• Applying for and reporting on local searches, chancel, environmental, plans searches and drainage searches, index map searches and any other relevant searches.
• Undertaking and confirming exchange of contracts and advising parties thereafter including standard application for redemption monies, applications for new mortgage monies, advising agents.
• Dealing with all post exchange matters including preparation of completion statements, stamp duty land tax returns and Land Registry applications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and client interaction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks
• Familiarity with legal drafting and documentation processes
• Competent IT skills to support various legal software applications
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, for clear communication

If you are enthusiastic with a strong customer focus and an eye for detail, please send us your CV with a brief covering letter outlining why you are perfect for Tees!

Other Information

Benefits:

• Attractive salary and discretionary payments.
• Birthday holiday and 25 days annual leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Contributory pension and discounted services.
• Life assurance, and health insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care, and discount platform.
• Social events and professional development opportunities.
• Volunteer day leave and involvement in firm initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are central to our vision. We embrace diversity in all forms and believe it fosters collaboration, empathy, and innovation. Our commitment to diversity enhances problem-solving and decision-making, allowing us to better serve our clients.

If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a firm focused on building brighter futures, and in a successful growing team with an enviable reputation, we would love to hear from you.