Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal specialising in Commercial Property to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide essential support in managing legal documentation, conducting research, and assisting with ALL files. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their legal career within a professional environment that values organisation, communication, and efficiency.
Shared Duties
* Responsible for the safety of yourself, and others.
* Ensuring that there is an open and inclusive environment within BG.
* To be supportive to all fellow colleagues and always speak in good faith.
* Complete all training set by BG and to remain up to date with qualifications for own job role.
* To support and work towards the business objectives and budgets.
* To ensure confidentiality and security of all practice and clients documentation and/or information and to report any GDPR breaches without delay.
* To assist team members with their work, particularly during holidays and absence periods and lunch breaks
* Report any suspicious activity to our MLO without delay.
* And any such other task which may reasonably be required.
Duties
* Maintaining an efficient filing system
* Setting up new files accurately and speedily on instructions from the fee earner
* Liaise with clients, solicitors, surveyors, estate agents, lenders, and internal teams to progress transactions smoothly.
* Taking the correct details and gaining identification where applicable.
* Produce, amend, and format legal documents including leases, contracts, reports, and correspondence.
* Photocopying, filing and shredding
* Diary management, ensuring fee earners have sufficient time for preparation and to discuss any other requirements that they may have
* Dealing with post, franking, scanning and adding to files where applicable.
* Track key dates, deadlines, and progress milestones for ongoing matters.
* Assisting in the completing of file reviews, time recording and financial reporting for fee earners.
* Taking and receiving client payments
* Carry out preliminary searches and collate title documentation.
* Submitting searches
* Preparing stamp duty forms
* Preparing completion statements and invoices
* Preparing all necessary accounts forms and understanding the client ledgers
* Completion requisitions, files closing and managing deed storage
* Assist with opening, closing, and archiving client files in line with compliance requirements.
* Prepare and submit Land Registry applications, SDLT returns, and Companies House filings.
Role can be based in our Grimsby or Hessle office.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,420.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: In person