Commercial Property Paralegal
Reporting To: Commercial Property Solicitor
We are seeking a Commercial Property Paralegal to support our busy Commercial Property team with a wide range of commercial transactions. The role involves assisting Solicitors within the Commercial Property team with administrative tasks, as well as preparing and reviewing legal documentation, and liaising with clients, landlords, tenants, and solicitors.
This is a great opportunity for someone detail-oriented and commercially minded to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and varied property environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Completing administrative duties such as answering and directing phone calls, assisting with document management and file management.
* Drafting documents and letters.
* Managing legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
* Assisting with accounting and billing.
* Assisting with post completion.
* Producing SDLT forms.
* Submitting Land Registry forms and applications and managing requisitions.
* Scheduling meetings for the Commercial Property team.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Previous case management experience and use of IT database systems.
* Ability to provide a commercial approach in order to deliver economic solutions.
* Must be proactive and take initiative.
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
* Strong technical and research skills.
* Flexible attitude towards working practises and the ability to adapt.
* Must be approachable and responsive to both colleagues and clients.
* Must be professional and courteous in all dealings.
* Previous experience of dealing with Land Registry and HMRC online systems would be beneficial
Company Core Values:
* Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be
* Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force
* Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth
* Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage