Paralegal – Commercial Property – Taunton

Clarke Wilmott LLP; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Taunton seeks a dedicated Paralegal for their Commercial Property department. The ideal candidate will provide crucial support by reviewing documents and collaborating with senior members. Opportunities exist for professional growth in a supportive environment, with a focus on work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in property is desirable.
• Good legal grounding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with producing reports on title in understandable language for clients.
• Summarising complex title documents and leases.
• Supporting senior team members with drafting sale and purchase agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Law or GDL graduate

LPC completed

Job description

Paralegal – Commercial Property – Taunton

Location: Taunton

Hours: Full Time

Term: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: 1251-PTN

Job Description

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a paralegal to join our friendly Taunton office, supporting our highly ranked Commercial Property department.

Who we are

We are a national law firm with a strong reputation, driven by our exceptional team members. We aim to help you reach your full potential, enjoy your work, and deliver excellent results for our clients. We promote flexible working, allowing you to work from home and in our offices located in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with producing reports on title in understandable language for clients
• Summarising complex title documents and leases
• Reviewing conveyancing searches
• Supporting senior team members with drafting sale and purchase agreements and managing completions and post-completion formalities
• Participating in ad hoc projects with supervision to develop your legal skills

It is essential to comply with data security and firm policies.

Ideal Candidate

You should demonstrate potential, ambition, and interest in land law and real property. A law or GDL graduate with a good legal grounding is preferred, ideally having completed the LPC. At least 6 months’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in property is desirable. You must be self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines. A team player who takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail will succeed in this role.

What We Offer

At Clarke Willmott, you will be part of a supportive environment that values mutual respect and shared values. We are committed to your professional growth and work-life balance, offering wellbeing initiatives to support your overall wellbeing.