Paralegal, Real Estate

DAC Beachcroft Dublin; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Paralegal in the Real Estate - Portfolio Management team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, supporting telecoms operator clients while gaining invaluable experience in commercial real estate. You'll manage your own files, prepare essential documents, and interact with clients, all within a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. With a proven track record in developing talent, this established team provides the perfect platform for aspiring legal professionals to thrive and advance their careers.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background with a 2.1 degree or higher is essential.
• Experience in commercial property is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files and interact with clients.
• Prepare title and lease reports, draft and negotiate leases and agreements.

Skills

Excellent academics

Interest in law and property

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

2.1 degree or higher

Job description

Department:

Real Estate - Portfolio Management

Employment Type:

Permanent

Location:

Leeds

Description

This role is to work as part of the Portfolio Management team, which is a well-established national team of junior fee-earners supporting our national Real Estate group.

Our Real Estate group covers every aspect of commercial real estate work including development, investment, asset management, funding, construction, landlord and tenant, planning, environmental issues, and dispute resolution. Clients include property management and development companies, health trusts, government bodies (local and central), owner-occupiers, and institutions, both in the UK and overseas.

The team also has a proven record in paralegal progression. We value and see our Portfolio Management team as an incubation hub for future talent. In the last 12 months alone, four former paralegals have qualified as solicitors with support from professional development funding and mentoring within the team and wider group.

Key Responsibilities

The Paralegal role is varied, working across the national Real Estate group but mainly serving telecoms operator clients. You will have the opportunity to manage your own files and interact with clients.

Your work will include preparing title and lease reports, drafting and negotiating leases, agreements, and deeds, as well as assisting fee earners on various client matters and providing general support.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Excellent academics, including a 2.1 degree or higher.
• A genuine interest in law and property.
• Experience in Commercial Property is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to produce high-standard work.
• Confidence and ability to build strong relationships with clients (internal and external) and third-party contacts at all levels.
• Flexible, organized, and self-motivated team player capable of working collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.