Paralegal (Property)
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting fee earners with a wide range of commercial property transactions and matters.
* Preparing correspondence, reports and legal documents, including leases, licences, completion documents and digital dictation.
* Managing client files from opening through to completion and post-completion processes.
* Liaising with clients, tenants, landlords, lenders, surveyors and other third parties in a professional manner.
* Assisting with acquisitions, disposals, lease grants, lease renewals and refinancing transactions.
* Conducting property searches, reviewing title documents and assisting with due diligence exercises.
* Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and supporting completion formalities.
* Using the case management system and maintaining high document and file management standards.
* Supporting wider administrative and departmental activities as required.
* Preparing completion statements and assisting with post-exchange and pre-completion formalities.
* Completing SDLT and other online forms.
* Obtaining information from local authorities and other organisations.
* Managing registration and post-completion formalities.
* Maintaining confidentiality of client and firm information.
* Identifying opportunities to improve departmental administrative efficiency
* Supporting business development and marketing activities where appropriate.
Skills & Experience:
* Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification is essential
* Previous experience within Property Law is required
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
* Good IT skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
* Proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
* Ability to handle multiple matters and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted