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Conveyancing Paralegal Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Paralegal in our Conveyancing Team

We are offering you the opportunity to pursue your legal career with an established law firm in the centre of Oxford

Challenor Gardiner has been providing legal services for private individuals, university and business clients in Oxford since we were established in 1851

We can give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive firm, working with a friendly team, delivering a quality service to all our clients

Are you are looking for a new challenge working as part of a highly regarded conveyancing department and you can offer us:

• legal experience working in all aspects of residential conveyancing providing direct support to fee earners
• great IT skills, familiarity with practice management software, Outlook, Word, Excel and electronic forms
• good file management and competence to produce accurate documents and correspondence
• confidence with outstanding communication skills to engage with clients, agents and colleagues in a friendly and approachable manner
• forward thinking and ability to use a high degree of self-management, initiative and develop fresh and innovative ideas
• Excellent and relevant academic achievements

In return, we will offer you:

• an excellent opportunity to work with a busy, modern and forward thinking law firm based in the centre of Oxford
• a competitive salary of £20k – £28K, depending on your experience and qualifications
• 28 days holiday plus days between Christmas and New Year
• workplace pension
• flexible working arrangements for the right candidate

If this feels like the right challenge for you, or if you would like further information, please email Nick Bingham at nick.bingham@challenor-gardiner.co.uk
www.challenor-gardiner.co.uk

Wills and Probate Assistant

We are looking for an experienced private client assistant to join their busy Wills and Probate department. This is a part-time position and full-time will be considered.

This is what you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work with minimum supervision.
• Assisting the probate department with estate administration
• Able to demonstrate technical expertise and have a commitment to keeping up to date with developments in the market
• Actively engage with the Wills and Probate team and support the department and be supported when necessary.
• Take an interest in business development and recognise opportunities for referrals.
• Be fully engaged with the firms marketing strategy.
• Ability to work remotely.

The experience you ll bring to the team

• Qualified solicitor/chartered legal executive.
• A minimum of 2 years PQE.
• Managing your own caseload under supervision
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to generate your own client base.

And this is what you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary.
• 20 days holiday pa (pro rata) + bank holidays + Christmas to New Year
• Pension scheme