Paralegal - Real Estate

Lawfront; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Modern offices in Reading

Job summary

Field Seymour Parkes is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join its Real Estate team in Reading. This role suits a law graduate or aspiring professional to gain hands-on experience on commercial property matters, under the guidance of experienced lawyers in a supportive environment.

You will assist with a range of duties from file opening and KYC to research, document production and transaction support, while developing practical legal skills and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Genuine interest in Real Estate and Commercial Property law
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confident managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Enjoys collaborative teamwork
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and undertaking client due diligence and KYC procedures
• Preparing correspondence, reports, legal documents and attendance notes
• Conducting legal research and property-related searches
• Managing and maintaining electronic documents, databases and records
• Assisting with document reviews, proof-reading and document production
• Supporting transaction management and completion processes
• Liaising with clients, agents and other third parties
• Assisting with billing, time recording and other administrative processes
• Supporting business development activities and client events where required

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Ability to manage deadlines

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Degree (2:1 preferred)

Job description

Field Seymour Parkes is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its highly regarded Real Estate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate or aspiring legal professional to gain hands-on experience within a leading commercial law firm, working alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of high-quality real estate matters. You will play an important role in supporting the team while developing your legal knowledge and practical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working under the supervision of qualified lawyers, you will assist with a variety of commercial property and real estate matters, providing both legal and administrative support to ensure transactions progress efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening new files and undertaking client due diligence and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures
• Preparing correspondence, reports, legal documents and attendance notes
• Conducting legal research and property-related searches
• Managing and maintaining electronic documents, databases and records
• Assisting with document reviews, proof-reading and document production
• Supporting transaction management and completion processes
• Liaising with clients, agents and other third parties
• Assisting with billing, time recording and other administrative processes
• Supporting business development activities and client events where required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Has a genuine interest in Real Estate and Commercial Property law
• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills
• Has strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Is confident managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Why JoinField Seymour Parkes?

Field Seymour Parkes is one of the Thames Valley's leading law firms, recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice to businesses, individuals and organisations.

In return, we offer:

• Exposure to high-quality real estate work
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern offices in the heart of Reading

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your legal career with a respected and forward-thinking firm.