Conveyancing Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Residential Development

Source Appointments Ltd; Area; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A well-respected legal practice is seeking a dedicated Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join their Residential Development department in French Polynesia. This full-time permanent role involves supporting residential property transactions, drafting legal documents, and maintaining organized records. Ideal candidates will have 12 months of experience in related roles and a strong understanding of property law. A competitive salary and company benefits are offered.

Prestations

Competitive salary

25 days annual holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Experience in residential conveyancing or property transactions.
• Sound understanding of commercial awareness and client confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Draft legal documentation such as contracts and leases.
• Manage the conveyancing process for residential developments.
• Maintain accurate and organised files and records.
• Undertake legal research on case law and property development procedures.

Connaissances

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational and time-management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Understanding of property law

Formation

Studying towards or completion of a legal qualification (CILEx, LPC, SQE)

Description du poste

Are you a Paralegal with at least 12 months of experience, a Legal Assistant with conveyancing expertise, or an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a new opportunity? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our client, a well-respected legal practice based in Walsall, is looking to recruit a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join their Residential Development department. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team environment.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal case management systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Previous experience in residential conveyancing or property transactions, ideally within a residential development setting.
• Studying towards or completion of a legal qualification (CILEx, LPC, SQE) would be advantageous, though applications from experienced Legal Secretaries are equally welcomed.
• Sound understanding of property law and conveyancing processes, combined with commercial awareness and client confidentiality.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Solicitor to support residential property development transactions. Your duties will include:
• Drafting legal documentation, such as contracts and leases.
• Managing the conveyancing process for residential developments.
• Maintaining accurate and organised files, records, and correspondence relating to transactions.
• Undertaking legal research, including case law, legislation, and property development procedures.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction progression.
• Assisting fee earners with administrative and legal tasks, including document preparation and file management.
• Ensuring all required paperwork is prepared accurately and efficiently in line with set deadlines.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break (35 hours per week).
• Fully office-based with free onsite parking.
• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus company pension scheme.

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