Paralegal

Taylor Walton is an award winning regional law firm with offices located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.  We provide legal advice and solutions to business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals.

We organise our legal services by expertise; Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Residential Conveyancing, Family and Private Client.  Clients may well be supported through their business and private life experiences by a number of our practice areas with many clients engaging our services for many years.

Our reputable success is attributed to the calibre of our people.  In the same way that we are committed to provide exceptional quality legal services to our clients, we are committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment in which to work and develop a rewarding career.  We are very proud of our exceptionally high staff retention rate and an average length of service unrivalled within our region.

Our Residential Property department is our largest by headcount and has teams in each of our three office locations.  The Harpenden team is looking to recruit two Paralegals to join a Partner and three lawyers and other support members.  We are proud to have a dominant market position in property and of our renowned reputation for delivering high quality work for our clients.   

Our role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• providing administrative and transactional support predominantly to a busy Lawyer whilst assisting others in the Harpenden team
• playing a pivotal role in the progress of conveyancing matters: 
• document production and amendment
• competent use of a case management system
• accurate data entry and telephone contact with clients, estate agents and other third parties as well as general administration. 

The role requires:

• prior paralegal experience - candidates with previous Residential Property paralegal experience will be at a distinct advantage.  Please note that whilst this role may suit a law/LPC graduate with relevant experience, it will not lead directly to a Solicitor Training Contract 

• competent users of Microsoft Word with fast and accurate computer skills

• demonstrated close attention to detail

• the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

• a natural sense of urgency and to be able to work autonomously on matters trained to complete

• a professional and courteous telephone manner

What we can offer you:

• the opportunity to develop and have increased responsibility in a supportive environment
• a competitive salary
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Group Life Assurance cover immediately on joining
• Firm pension contribution and opportunity to make contributions via salary exchange
• Cycle to Work scheme
• full induction and training programme with modern IT systems
• on-going access to in-house IT training
• an inclusive, supportive, friendly and professional working environment
• social events and internal interest/sports clubs
• employee-led active CSR programme

For our Employee Benefits please see our website: Employee Benefits | Taylor Walton Solicitors