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:
1. Manage all client work allocated by Supervisor in accordance with department procedures.
2. Deal with client correspondence/enquiries via post/telephone/email as appropriate.
3. Draft and amend appropriate legal documents.
4. Provide advice and guidance to clients ensuring that the client is regularly kept informed ofprogress and costs.
5. Ensure Stamp Duty Land Tax obligations and Land Registry requirements are met.
6. Maintain an accurate and up to date filing system.
7. File opening and closing in preparation for archiving.
8. Prioritise own workload and inform fee earner of any deadlines that will not be met.
9. Assist other fee earners within the department as required.
10. Ensure that personal objectives are reviewed and met.
11. Ensure that regular reviews of live matter reports, outstanding bills, debtors, WIP, clien...