Paralegal

Fawkes & Reece; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned legal firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Part-time Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to their legal department. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and experience in property law. Responsibilities include drafting transfers, coordinating signatures, and handling Land Registry applications. Flexible working hours are offered, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days + bank holidays

5% employee, 6% employer pension match

Healthcare

Flexible working after training

Qualifications

• Background in legal assistant or paralegal roles with property emphasis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft transfers and applications for the Land Registry.
• Compile and set up legal documents for sites.
• Monitor Land Registry applications and feedback.

Skills

Legal research

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Obtained or working towards a law degree

Job description

About the role of a Paralegal

You will be working with a growing, family-owned company, working closely with and providing full Paralegal support, to their legal department. This is a part time position, working 3-4 days a week/15-20 hours per week (flexible working pattern available).

Responsibilities for a Paralegal

• Draft transfers of whole and part
• Obtain land registry compliant plans from the company's wider team
• Co-ordinate obtaining directors signatures to the transfers once approved
• Make applications to register the transfers at the Land Registry
• Monitor and follow up the Land Registry applications answering requisitions on title
• Review the existing section 106 agreement spreadsheet and report back to the legal team
• Refine and condense the section 106 agreement spreadsheet
• Create critical date list and incorporate these into the teams' diaries
• Making and taking phone calls and taking messages
• Compiling legal packs
• Setting up the legal documents for the development sites
• Negotiating and completing section agreements for each site

Requirements for a Paralegal

• You will need to have obtained a law degree or be working towards obtaining a law degree.
• You will have a background of working as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm with an emphasis property and property development.
• You will be proficient in a number of Microsoft software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

What we offer for a Paralegal

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days + BH
• Pension 5% employee, 6% employer (match up to 7.5%)
• 4 x death in service
• Healthcare
• Flexible working pattern and hybrid working available once trained.

If you want to hear more about this Paralegal role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Maisie Wane in our Bolton office on 07887 610937.