The role:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Paralegal or an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join their legal Services Unit. The role is to support the UK Real Estate team who provide advice in property investment and development, planning and disputes and their clients include large development companies, banks, pension funds, private investors, and retail funds.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
1. Set up and management of data rooms.
2. Checking and scheduling deeds and creating deeds schedules.
3. Submitting and tracking searches.
4. Land Registry applications.
5. Assisting with file opening procedures including preparing the first draft of the retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations.
The successful candidate:
6. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong academic background.
7. Keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative whilst working on multiple tasks. excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
8. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
9. Experience of working as a Paralegal within a Real Estate legal environment.
10. A degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX.
11. Full training will be provided on their systems and processes, and they also have an ongoing training programme to help develop both legal knowledge and soft skills. Our client has career development opportunities for individuals who demonstrate excellence and potential.