Overview
We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to join the Real Estate team in our Newbury office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a commitment to supporting our solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services and have previous paralegal experience working on matters in a legal property environment. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in managing case files, conducting research, and ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Duties
* Attending client meetings and providing day-to-day client liaison
* To set up new files accurately on instructions from the fee earner
* Drafting and negotiating documents and correspondence.
* Dealing with varied transactions, including sales and purchases, leases, acting for landlords and tenants, options and conditional contracts, property development and infrastructure agreements
* Applications to the Land Registry
* Research
* Providing ad hoc support on real estate projects
* Progressing your own knowledge through webinars and training
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Paralegal or in a similar role within a legal environment is preferred.
* Educated to degree level with a strong academic record, you may also have completed your LPC or intend to so the LPC/SQE
* Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
* Strong IT skills with the ability to adapt to various software programmes used in legal practice.
* Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks performed.
* Effective time management abilities to prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about the law and eager to contribute your skills within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Paralegal.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
Location:
* Newbury RG14 5BA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Real Estate Paralegal