Real Estate Paralegal role at DMH Stallard LLP
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Overview
DMH Stallard provides a comprehensive range of advisory services across commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms for businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success. With offices in London and across the region, including Brighton, Gatwick, Guildford, Horsham, and Hassocks, we are proud to have grown to around 380 people.
Culture matters to us. In our most recent staff survey, 99.6% of our people said DMH is a great place to work, with 90% feeling they have a strong work-life balance, and 93.9% expressing confidence in the leadership team. We are committed to a genuinely inclusive and supportive workplace. Our Women in Law group meets quarterly, and we are actively working toward gender balance at all levels. 40% of our partners are women, above the sector average of 29%.
We invest in learning and development at all career stages. Our mentoring programme is available to all partners, and we are preparing to launch an internal mentoring programme to support progression up to partnership. We promote hybrid working arrangements and recognise that work-life balance is essential to long-term success and wellbeing. We are proud to have achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to people development and leadership.
The department
Our Real Estate Team handles residential and commercial property matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.
Job Purpose
Legal Executive or Paralegal required to undertake a wide variety of residential property matters.
Responsibilities
* Operate as an effective member of the Guildford real estate team, working on a variety of residential property transactions including acquisitions and disposals, as well as plot sales.
* Develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
* Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.
Personal
* Participate and contribute to the Real Estate group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate.
* Attend relevant technical training to keep skills up-to-date.
* Attend and contribute to group meetings.
* Continuously develop technical expertise.
* Maintain awareness of the legal market relating to commercial property.
* Promote the vision and culture of the Firm.
* Annually participate in Appraisal / Objective meetings.
* Maintain a culture where issues can be raised and addressed promptly.
Legal
* Dealing with a wide range of non-contentious residential property work as detailed above.
Financial
* Be responsible for achieving own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements.
* Maintain accurate data on case management and the Firm’s financial management systems.
* Monitor performance in live files, file openings/closings, billing and time recording; take action to meet targets.
* Scope matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget.
Client Care
* Deliver the service to the client at the highest standards of client care so that clients use DMH again and recommend the firm.
Business Development
* Assist with marketing and business development initiatives such as writing for e-newsletters, attending seminars and other activities.
Risk
* Be fully familiar with Money Laundering and FSMA policies and procedures and ensure full compliance. Adhere to the firm’s risk management procedures. Attend regular group meetings to review current work and workloads.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
* Previous residential property experience is preferred, but all candidates will be considered.
* Knowledge of property legislation and relevant case law.
* Able to effectively manage a busy caseload and time to meet deadlines.
* Understand the importance of client care with the ability to work with clients with differing objectives, including commercial objectives.
* Able to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.
* Confident Excel skills.
* Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.
* Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
* Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
* Effective written, telephone and in-person communication with clients.
* Ability to convey technical legal information clearly.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (plus 3.5 days during Christmas period), Birthday holiday, and Bank Holidays.
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sodexo Discounts
* Pension Scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts on Legal work
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Legal Services
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