Paralegal - Real Estate (9 month FTC)

CMS CMNO LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Generous bonus scheme

Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28)

Job summary

CMS is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Paralegal or experienced Real Estate‑focused Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit in our Sheffield or Manchester office on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role focuses on documenting land rights in Scotland and England via servitudes and easements, managing a caseload of transactions, taking client instructions, negotiating deeds and arranging completions.

You will have a keen eye for detail, use your initiative, and be prepared to handle a large

Qualifications

• Strong academic background; degree in law or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a paralegal with real estate focus is preferred.
• Open to candidates working towards CILEX or who have previous Real Estate paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of transactions, liaising with the client to obtain instructions.
• Draft easement/servitude documentation, negotiate with counter‑parties and carry out basic title reviews.
• Update online trackers.
• Manage completion, post‑completion registrations, forms, filing, client signing and reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Workload management

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

CMS is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Assistant Paralegal or experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit in our Sheffield or Manchester office on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will be focused on supporting one of our energy and utilities clients with documenting land rights in Scotland and England via servitudes and easements. This includes managing your own caseload of transactions, taking client instructions, negotiating the deeds and arranging completions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of transactions, including liaising with the client to obtain instructions.
• Drafting easement/servitude documentation, negotiating with counter‑parties and carrying out basic title reviews.
• Updating online trackers.
• Managing completion, post‑completion registrations, forms, filing, client signing and reporting requirements.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Paralegal or experienced Real Estate‑focused Paralegal. You will have a keen eye for detail, the ability to use your initiative and be used to dealing with a large workload. You must have a strong academic background and may have a degree in law or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX or have previously served as a Real Estate Paralegal.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Up to 25days holiday (rising to 28days with service).
• Holiday exchange scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.