Corporate/Commercial Property Paralegal

yolk recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate/Commercial Property Paralegal in Newport. The role involves assisting fee earners with legal tasks such as drafting documents, conducting research, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have a degree, excellent IT skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid working

Top Class Training

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Fee Earners with all legal work including legal research.
• Drafting legal documents and attending client meetings.
• Completing administrative tasks like file opening and filing.
• Corresponding with clients via email, telephone, and Microsoft Teams.
• Assisting with marketing and networking events.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Basic marketing / business development skills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Willingness to learn

Basic accounts knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Position

Corporate/Commercial Property Paralegal – Newport

Salary: 24,000 - 28,000

A top Commercial firm located on the outskirts of Cardiff towards Bristol are looking for a paralegal to assist in the Com Prop/Corporate department.

It is imperative that you have some experience in a law firm in one of these areas to be considered.

What you will be doing

Assisting the Fee Earners in undertaking all legal work that the department carries out including:

• Carrying out legal research;
• Drafting legal documents;
• Conducting and attending meetings with clients;
• Completing administrative tasks including file opening and filing/e-filing when needed;
• Collating documents;
• Corresponding with clients via email, telephone and Microsoft Teams;
• When a Fee Earner is absent from the office, monitor their files and transfer any information on the files to the Fee Earner;
• Developing practical and professional skills, particularly by attending seminars, webinars and internal training courses;
• Monitoring emails and post, and providing information to the Fee Earner;
• Complying with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and completing regulatory requirements and training;
• Being involved in marketing and networking events for the department;
• Assisting other fee earners and other departments when required;
• Assisting with Reception when required.

Qualification/Knowledge/Skills

• Degree, or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Time management skills
• Basic marketing / business development skills
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Willingness to learn
• Basic accounts knowledge

What you will get in return

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working
• Top Class Training

Contact Daniel Mason for immediate consideration