Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Commercial Property

Movera; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Movera is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to enhance their Commercial Property Team in Stockport. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting property transactions and managing easement matters. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, a keen interest in commercial property, and a foundational academic background in English and Maths. The position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options and attractive benefits such as additional holidays and discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Free conveyancing legal fees

Retailer discounts

Volunteering days

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths required.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working in commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Manage easement cases using the case management system.
• Assist with various property transactions and prepare legal documents.
• Directly interact with clients, agents, and lenders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Join Our Thriving Commercial Property Team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal!

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to kickstart or advance your career in law? ONP Solicitors, a key member of the Movera Group, is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our successful and well-established Commercial Property Department based in our state-of-the-art office in Stockport.

In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dynamic team, working alongside highly experienced solicitors who are experts in their field. This is your chance to learn from the best and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you're a proactive and enthusiastic individual eager to grow, we encourage you to apply and become part of our expert team.

This role is predominantly office based, with the potential for 1 day working from home after an initial training period.

This role can be on a full-time basis or part-time basis 4 days a week depending on candidate preference.

Who are We:

Movera is a flourishing platform business that brings together ambitious home moving brands from across the sector. Built on the heritage and passion of experienced legal services businesses including ONP Solicitors and Cavendish Legal Group, we're here to transform the moving market for the better, covering everything from conveyancing and remortgaging to Commercial Property and Private Client services.

The Role:

You'll be a key player in assisting the Commercial Property team, primarily acting for homeowners in agreeing deeds of easements with electricity companies. This is a crucial area where your support will make a real difference.

Beyond that, you'll also get involved in a wider range of property transactions. This includes:

• Sales and acquisitions
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial finance
• Pension-related property issues

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain diverse experience across the commercial property landscape, working on varied and interesting cases!

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Easement Matters: You'll handle easement cases from start to finish using our case management system, with guidance from a qualified solicitor. This involves processing correspondence, preparing and finalising deeds of easement, arranging signatures, and overseeing completion.
• Supporting Property Transactions: You'll assist with various property transactions, including amending documents and deeds, ordering routine property searches, and producing correspondence.
• Client and Administrative Support: You'll be a vital point of contact, dealing directly with clients, agents, and lenders. Additionally, you'll manage administrative tasks like opening new matters, handling incoming communications (post, emails, calls), filing, scanning, and assisting with archiving and document retrieval.
• General Caseload Assistance: You'll provide comprehensive support to Fee Earners and Solicitors with their caseloads, undertaking word processing, dictation, and other ad-hoc administrative duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the team.

The Person:

We're seeking a proactive and keen individual to join our team. Ideally, you'll have:

• Prior Legal Experience: We'd love to see candidates with previous experience working in a legal environment, however this is not essential.
• Strong Academic Foundation: If you're new to the legal field, you'll need a minimum of GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths.
• Genuine Interest: A real enthusiasm for working in commercial property is key.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You'll be dealing directly with clients, agents, and lenders, so clear and professional communication is essential.
• Attention to Detail: With responsibilities ranging from processing deeds of easement to amending legal documents, a meticulous approach is crucial.
• Organisational Skills: You'll be managing incoming correspondence, opening new matters, and supporting fee earners, so strong organisational abilities are a must.
• IT Proficiency: Experience with case management systems and general office software will be highly beneficial.

What We Offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Free conveyancing legal fees
• Moving home days off
• Volunteering days
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials
• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know.

DBS and Financial Checks: We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.