Paralegal

2i Recruit Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join their busy London office, supporting a high-performing team with various real estate and trusts matters. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build experience while working closely with senior lawyers on complex transactions. Candidates should have a law degree and strong legal research skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong legal research and due diligence skills expected.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of real estate transactions.
• Support the trusts team with drafting trust deeds.
• Review and draft legal documents as necessary.
• Carry out due diligence for transactions.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of lower-value matters under supervision.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their busy London office, supporting a high-performing team across both Real Estate and Trusts matters. his is an excellent opportunity to build experience in a varied and high-quality caseload, working closely with senior lawyers on complex transactions and long-standing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of real estate transactions: acquisitions, disposals, leasing (both commercial & residential), development, and financing.
• Support the trusts team: drafting and preparing trust deeds, asset transfers, trusts administration, tax & compliance matters.
• Review and draft legal documents
• Carry out due diligence
• Liaise with clients, external counsel, lenders, surveyors, property agents and other stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of lower‑value/less complex matters with supervision, ensure files are accurately maintained, maintain matter calendars.
• Support fee‑earners with research, preparing reports and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax and trust law requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Law degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong legal research and due diligence skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Professional and confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and third parties effectively.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take ownership of tasks.

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