Paralegal

GMP Recruitment Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary/Paralegal for a well-respected law firm in Malvern. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to the Residential Property team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in residential property law, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and potential for flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal administrator or secretary, preferably in residential property law.
• Strong clerical and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to property fee earners.
• Draft legal documents, letters, and emails from dictation.
• Open and close files accurately, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Document drafting

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a well-respected and highly successful law firm, who serve clients nationwide. We are currently supporting their recruitment for a Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join their busy Residential Property team on a full-time, permanent basis, located at their Malvern office. This is an office-based role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal administrator with strong property law experience to join a progressive and forward-thinking legal practice. This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday - Friday, 09:00am - 17:30pm, with salary dependent on relevant experience. Flexible or part-time arrangements may also be considered depending on the candidate\'s experience.

As a Legal Secretary/Paralegal, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to a busy Residential Property department, supporting the property fee earners in managing a diverse caseload. This role will suit someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who can confidently manage multiple duties, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to property fee earners.
• Draft legal documents, letters, and emails from dictation.
• Open and close files accurately, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Manage all post-completion requirements with Land Registry and HMRC.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and documentation.
• Undertake general administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and document management.
• Support the team in managing competing deadlines and workload effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal administrator or secretary, preferably in residential property law.
• Strong clerical and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and document preparation is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position can offer an immediate start for the successful candidate.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, then apply NOW!

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency