Paralegal - Commercial Property

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Commercial Property department. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to fee earners, ensuring excellent client service. Key responsibilities include managing files, preparing legal documentation, and liaising with clients. The role demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This position offers a great opportunity to develop within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Exposure to high-quality work

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Assistant in a Commercial Property environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open files and complete client due diligence procedures.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
• Conduct searches and liaise with the Land Registry.
• Handle telephone calls and manage client interactions.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and prepare agendas.
• Carry out general administrative tasks including filing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Paralegal - Commercial Property - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join a busy and well-established Commercial Property department.

This role is ideally suited to someone currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Legal Assistant within a Commercial Property team in a law firm. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and a good working knowledge of commercial property support processes. You will play a key role in supporting fee earners by providing high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance to ensure an excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening files and completing client due diligence procedures
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Conducting searches and liaising with the Land Registry
• Handling telephone calls, liaising with clients and third parties, and dealing with routine enquiries
• Managing diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
• Carrying out general administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, and filing
• Ensuring client matter files are accurately maintained and kept up to date
• Managing key dates and reminder systems
• File closing and archiving
• Attending and contributing to team meetings
• Providing general office support as required, including post handling, telephone cover, and client reception

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and hardworking
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage tasks efficiently
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Professional in appearance and manner
• Conscientious with strong attention to detail
• IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to develop your career within a highly regarded Commercial Property team
• Exposure to high-quality work alongside experienced legal professionals
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

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