Paralegal (Property and Private Client)

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd, on behalf of a well-established law firm in Guildford, is seeking a Property & Private Client Paralegal to support solicitors on a broad range of property and private client matters, while developing legal knowledge and practical experience.

The successful candidate will assist with document preparation, file management, client communications and the progression of legal matters throughout their lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Property, Private Client or Legal Support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research and document drafting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting solicitors and fee earners on a range of property and private client matters.
• Preparing, reviewing and managing legal documents, correspondence and client communications.
• Assisting with property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, probate applications and estate administration documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, local authorities and other third parties.
• Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation where required.
• Managing client onboarding processes and ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Maintaining accurate file management, document control and case records.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Assisting with billing, file administration and general legal support duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Legal research

Drafting skills

MS Office

Case management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Our client is a well-established law firm seeking a Property & Private Client Paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to work across a broad range of property and private client matters, while developing their legal knowledge and practical experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the progression of legal matters, maintaining client relationships and ensuring files are managed efficiently and accurately throughout the lifecycle of each case.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting solicitors and fee earners on a range of property and private client matters.
• Preparing, reviewing and managing legal documents, correspondence and client communications.
• Assisting with property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, probate applications and estate administration documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, local authorities and other third parties.
• Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation where required.
• Managing client onboarding processes and ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Maintaining accurate file management, document control and case records.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Assisting with billing, file administration and general legal support duties.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience within a Property, Private Client or Legal Support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research and document drafting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.