My Leeds based, full service law firm client is continuing its growth and expansion by the appointment of an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal.
Candidates must have a proven track record in Real Estate or Commercial Property with at least 18 months in a similar role.
Duties and responsibilities include:
* Manage all client work allocated by Supervisor in accordance with department procedures.
* Deal with client correspondence/enquiries via post/telephone/email as appropriate.
* Draft and amend appropriate legal documents.
* Provide advice and guidance to clients ensuring that the client is regularly kept informed of progress and costs.
* Ensure Stamp Duty Land Tax obligations and Land Registry requirements are met.
* Maintain an accurate and up to date filing system.
* File opening and closing in preparation for archiving.
* Prioritise own workload and inform fee earner of any deadlines that will not be met.
* Assist other fee earners within the department as required.
* Ensure that personal objectives are reviewed and met.
* Ensure that regular reviews of live matter reports, outstanding bills, debtors, WIP, client balances are carried out and any issues reported to Supervisor or Department Head.
* Develop a good relationship with existing and potential clients ensuring that a high standard of client care is exercised at all times.
* Ensure that relevant training is carried out and keep up to date with relevant legislation and practice.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with SRA Regulations.
* Participate in the firm's appraisal system.
* Carry out duties and responsibilities with due regard to the firm's Equality & Diversity Policy.
This is an office-based role (Leeds city centre) and requires the following skills and experience:
* Law degree or GDL - desirable
* 18 months + work experience in a similar role within Real Estate or Commercial Property
* Previous office administration experience
* Knowledge or experience using case management systems and databases.
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook - essential
* Numerate - essential
* High standards of accuracy with attention to detail
* Ability to adapt to change/Flexible approach.
* Eye for presentation of documents
* Prioritisation and organisational skills
* Good written and verbal skills, able to communicate at all levels.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines - essential.
* Commercial awareness
The rewards:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus bank holidays
* Ongoing development and career progression
* Contributory pension scheme (after qualifying period)
* Life assurance (after qualifying period)
* Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
* Season ticket loan.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after 2 years' service
* Various incentives and rewards
* Free refreshments
Applications are currently being considered so apply today