Paralegal - Property

Foot Anstey LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foot Anstey LLP in Belfast is seeking a Paralegal to join the Property team. This office-based, full-time role offers exposure across property work and a chance to contribute from day one.

You will draft, amend and maintain letters, manage documents and client reports, handle travel and diary management, and respond to questions with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration and achieving goals together.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a leading team spanning multiple property specialisms.
• Draft, amend and maintain precedent letters and house-style documents.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage and retrieval of property documents and deeds.
• Generate and circulate client reports with timely updates.
• Handle travel and diary management, ensuring fee earners are prepared for meetings.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries with clear, professional communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

IT skills

Team player / collaboration

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Paralegal
• Team: Property
• Location: Belfast (office based)
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: A key position at the heart of a high‑performing team, offering broad exposure across the full spectrum of Property work and the chance to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Be a part of a leading team which spans a multitude of different specialisms within our Property practice.
• Draft, amend and maintain precedent letters and house-style documents.
• Ensure proper archiving, storage, and retrieval of property documents and deeds.
• Generate and circulate client reports, ensuring timely updates and delivery.
• Handle travel and diary management, ensuring fee earners are fully prepared for meetings.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries with clear, professional communication.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical approach to work with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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What if I don’t tick every box?

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

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