Paralegal

Knights; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support their commercial property team. This role involves managing property transactions, liaising with clients, and preparing legal documentation. Join a progressive firm that values responsibility and teamwork, offering a unique culture focused on career development and client service excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a modern legal environment and shape the future of legal services in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage high volumes of work and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners in property transactions.
• Preparing Land Registry forms and legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Audio dictation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Knights - Real Estate Paralegal

Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management/ownership and fee earners.

The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years, and since our listing on the AIM market in June 2018, we have reported year-on-year growth in both turnover and profits.

With over 1450 colleagues across 30 locations, our strong organic growth, combined with recent high-quality acquisitions in the Thames Valley, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Exeter, Weybridge, Sheffield, and Teesside, has diversified our business and strengthened our position in key markets. We have the team and financial resources to deliver our growth strategy as we scale up to be the leading legal and professional services provider outside London.

Our business model and culture differentiate us from many legal services providers, enabling us to attract individuals who wish to work in a modern, professional environment.

The Opportunity:

• Supporting fee earners in the commercial property team with property sales, purchases, leases, and related transactions.
• Liaising with clients and third parties to progress transactions.
• Preparing Land Registry forms, SDLT returns, and completion statements.
• Assisting with drafting legal documents.

Person Specification:

• Ability to manage a high volume of work and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, with a demonstrated initiative and willingness to take responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including letter writing.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent client service in line with Knights' core values.
• Ability to use audio dictation and type from audio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, especially in document formatting and spreadsheet preparation.

We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one-team culture that promotes responsibility and strives to deliver the best service possible within a supportive, team-based setting.

Most excitingly, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, transparent business with minimal hierarchy. Our positive culture provides a strong platform for your career development.

If you are interested in making a positive impact on your career, contact our Recruitment Advisor, Michael Appleby, for a confidential discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be reached at 07805 819860 or via email at [e-mail].