Paralegal (Property)

2i Recruit; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking a Paralegal to join a Property team, supporting fee earners and delivering an excellent client experience. The role suits an organised, proactive candidate looking to build experience in property law.

You will handle a range of commercial property matters, prepare documents including leases and completion statements, and manage files from opening to post-completion. This is a great step for a career in property law.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with a wide range of commercial property transactions and matters.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and legal documents, including leases, licences, completion documents and digital dictation.
• Managing client files from opening through to completion and post-completion processes.
• Liaising with clients, tenants, landlords, lenders, surveyors and other third parties in a professional manner.
• Assisting with acquisitions, disposals, lease grants, lease renewals and refinancing transactions.
• Conducting property searches, reviewing title documents and assisting with due diligence exercises.
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and supporting completion formalities.
• Using the case management system and maintaining high document and file management standards.
• Supporting wider administrative and departmental activities as required.
• Preparing completion statements and assisting with post-exchange and pre-completion formalities.
• Completing SDLT and other online forms.
• Obtaining information from local authorities and other organisations.
• Managing registration and post-completion formalities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve departmental administrative efficiency.
• Supporting business development and marketing activities where appropriate.

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Our client is seeking a Paralegal to join their Property team, providing support to fee earners and helping to deliver an excellent client experience. This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive and looking to add to their experience within property law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting fee earners with a wide range of commercial property transactions and matters.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and legal documents, including leases, licences, completion documents and digital dictation.
• Managing client files from opening through to completion and post-completion processes.
• Liaising with clients, tenants, landlords, lenders, surveyors and other third parties in a professional manner.
• Assisting with acquisitions, disposals, lease grants, lease renewals and refinancing transactions.
• Conducting property searches, reviewing title documents and assisting with due diligence exercises.
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and supporting completion formalities.
• Using the case management system and maintaining high document and file management standards.
• Supporting wider administrative and departmental activities as required.
• Preparing completion statements and assisting with post-exchange and pre-completion formalities.
• Completing SDLT and other online forms.
• Obtaining information from local authorities and other organisations.
• Managing registration and post-completion formalities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve departmental administrative efficiency.
• Supporting business development and marketing activities where appropriate.

Skills & Experience:

Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification is essential...