Job Description

About the Role

Strive Law is an ambitious, boutique, innovative, vibrant, forward-thinking legal services company based in beautiful offices directly above The Secret Garden in the stunning surroundings of Mersham-le-Hatch Business Village, Hythe Road, Ashford (close to both Ashford and Hythe). There is parking for all staff on site along with other facilities within the office.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pre-Exchange Paralegal / Case Officer to join our Team with a supportive and ambitious leadership team, making now a really exciting time to join us and allow us to offer you wholehearted support at all times in your role with us.

This role covers 08.30 - 17.00 (or 9.00 to 5.30 if required) Monday to Friday and is inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.

A legal background would be preferred but is not essential for the right candidate, as all required training will be provided, however the candidate will require very strong organisational and interpersonal skills and have a professional approach to their work and working day.

About Strive Law

It was founded by two lawyers with a combined specialist experience of over 30 years in the UK residential conveyancing market, with a particular specialism in the new homes conveyancing and high street and commercial conveyancing market.

We currently have 21 staff, made up of 9 lawyers, all supported by a pre-exchange team, a completions team, a registrations team and a compliance team.

It is not rocket science to work out that with any professional service business model built purely on volume, customer service is often the first casualty. As such, Strive Law employs a business model that's not built on commoditising our clients or their transactions. Our model is built on employing staff with the time to be able to identify the unique requirements of our clients and any unique qualities of their particular matter.

Strive Law sensibly applies strict limits to the amount of new matters our lawyers and assistant teams can take on each month, so that they can focus on providing a quality service for all our clients, all of the time, as well as allowing them to be available throughout the deal to other stakeholders in it, such as the estate agent and mortgage brokers.

Strive Law manages to place the utmost importance not only to its service to its clients but also to the welfare of its staff, providing a second-to-none working environment. We nurture this culture to ensures our staff are valued, respected, and happy in their work.

We work hard to maintain loyalty and trust amongst our staff by fostering a collegiate atmosphere, promoting a firm-wide default position of decency, alongside promoting a policy of a good work / life balance.

Key Duties of the Role

Consistently delivering a high standard of work within a team to meet the needs of our clients and the timescales required by our clients and the firm's work providers Dealing directly with clients, developers and their solicitors, estate agencies, mortgage companies and brokers on the telephone and by email Progressing files from instruction to exchange of contracts Reporting to clients on important documentation Ensuring all necessary requirements/legal obligations are met throughout the transaction Chasing outstanding documentation Updating checklists and charts for internal and external use Attending occasional marketing open days and events (rarely and only if suitable for the candidate and the company) Ensuring Firm policy and procedure is adhered to during the transaction Participate in all the required professional CPD training programmes To administer daily work within the restrictions of GDPR, Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Solicitors Regulation Authority To undertake additional tasks as deemed reasonable to meet the needs of the team in the delivery of excellent client service

Requirements for the Role

Ability to prioritise your workload and work calmly even when busy Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of people either face to face, by telephone and via email Use IT systems efficiently Produce accurate work and have a keen eye for detail Have a willingness to learn and develop expertise knowledge is essential as the legal industry is constantly evolving In a busy office, a polite and professional approach is a must Good verbal and written communication skills Experience using a case management system is desirable Minimum of 5 GCSEs A - C/9-4 or equivalent is essential Previous legal admin experience, preferably in conveyancing, is desirable but not essential

Benefits and Salary

20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus additional time off during the Christmas closing period, (usually closed between 24th December and 2nd January but this is subject to change) Company pension scheme Ability to work for home for a small part of the week (but only once

fully

established and mastering the role) Employee benefits scheme
We are therefore looking for positive, enthusiastic individuals with a "can do" attitude to join our business, who wish to be part of our success.

Salary range (based on experience and suitability of candidate for role):

24,000.00- 26,000.00

Full training will be provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please contact

managementadmin@strivelaw.co.uk

for further details on this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We can provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to these accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person